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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,250.60, 268,659.90 and 104,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,250.60, 268,659.90 and 104,226.60 is: 156,214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,250.60 : 268,659.90 = 104,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,250.60/268,659.90 = 104,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,250.60x = 268,659.90 × 104,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,250.60x = 28,001,507,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001,507,933.34/179,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,214.31

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