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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,251.70, 268,201.97 and 106,937.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,251.70, 268,201.97 and 106,937.18 is: 160,002.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,251.70 : 268,201.97 = 106,937.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,251.70/268,201.97 = 106,937.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,251.70x = 268,201.97 × 106,937.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,251.70x = 28,680,762,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680,762,342.24/179,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,002.74

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