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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,251.60, 268,661.40 and 104,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,251.60, 268,661.40 and 104,227.60 is: 156,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,251.60 : 268,661.40 = 104,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,251.60/268,661.40 = 104,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,251.60x = 268,661.40 × 104,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,251.60x = 28,001,932,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001,932,934.64/179,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,215.80

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