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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,006.40, 269,426.40 and 159,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,006.40, 269,426.40 and 159,011.20 is: 238,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,006.40 : 269,426.40 = 159,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,006.40/269,426.40 = 159,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,006.40x = 269,426.40 × 159,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,006.40x = 42,841,815,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,841,815,175.68/180,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,001.62

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