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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,156.41, 268,347.08 and 84,244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,156.41, 268,347.08 and 84,244.41 is: 126,184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,156.41 : 268,347.08 = 84,244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,156.41/268,347.08 = 84,244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,156.41x = 268,347.08 × 84,244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,156.41x = 22,606,741,640.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606,741,640.43/179,156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,184.39

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