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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,238.30, 268,533.45 and 104,297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,238.30, 268,533.45 and 104,297.10 is: 156,257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,238.30 : 268,533.45 = 104,297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,238.30/268,533.45 = 104,297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,238.30x = 268,533.45 × 104,297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,238.30x = 28,007,260,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,007,260,088.00/179,238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,257.12

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