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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,069.01, 268,714.69 and 104,222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,069.01, 268,714.69 and 104,222.58 is: 156,398.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,069.01 : 268,714.69 = 104,222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,069.01/268,714.69 = 104,222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,069.01x = 268,714.69 × 104,222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,069.01x = 28,006,138,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006,138,015.14/179,069.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,398.58

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