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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,096.54, 268,541.76 and 107,121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,096.54, 268,541.76 and 107,121.34 is: 160,620.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,096.54 : 268,541.76 = 107,121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,096.54/268,541.76 = 107,121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,096.54x = 268,541.76 × 107,121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,096.54x = 28,766,553,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,766,553,177.16/179,096.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,620.37

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