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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,021.60, 269,643.60 and 156,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,021.60, 269,643.60 and 156,693.60 is: 234,701.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,021.60 : 269,643.60 = 156,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,021.60/269,643.60 = 156,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,021.60x = 269,643.60 × 156,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,021.60x = 42,251,426,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,251,426,400.96/180,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,701.98

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