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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,004.60, 269,618.10 and 156,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,004.60, 269,618.10 and 156,676.60 is: 234,676.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,004.60 : 269,618.10 = 156,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,004.60/269,618.10 = 156,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,004.60x = 269,618.10 × 156,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,004.60x = 42,242,847,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,242,847,206.46/180,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,676.49

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