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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,130.92, 268,033.62 and 108,094.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,130.92, 268,033.62 and 108,094.64 is: 161,742.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,130.92 : 268,033.62 = 108,094.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,130.92/268,033.62 = 108,094.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,130.92x = 268,033.62 × 108,094.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,130.92x = 28,972,997,661.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,972,997,661.80/179,130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,742.02

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