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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,246.30, 268,545.45 and 104,305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,246.30, 268,545.45 and 104,305.10 is: 156,269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,246.30 : 268,545.45 = 104,305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,246.30/268,545.45 = 104,305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,246.30x = 268,545.45 × 104,305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,246.30x = 28,010,660,016.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,010,660,016.80/179,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,269.11

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