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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,269.60, 270,404.40 and 156,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,269.60, 270,404.40 and 156,941.60 is: 235,412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,269.60 : 270,404.40 = 156,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,269.60/270,404.40 = 156,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,269.60x = 270,404.40 × 156,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,269.60x = 42,437,699,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437,699,183.04/180,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,412.40

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