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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,052.52, 268,423.26 and 105,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,052.52, 268,423.26 and 105,025 is: 157,446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,052.52 : 268,423.26 = 105,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,052.52/268,423.26 = 105,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,052.52x = 268,423.26 × 105,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,052.52x = 28,191,152,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,191,152,881.50/179,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,446.28

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