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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,011.80, 270,017.70 and 159,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,011.80, 270,017.70 and 159,794.20 is: 239,691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,011.80 : 270,017.70 = 159,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,011.80/270,017.70 = 159,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,011.80x = 270,017.70 × 159,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,011.80x = 43,147,262,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,147,262,357.34/180,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,691.30

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