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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,257.60, 268,670.40 and 104,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,257.60, 268,670.40 and 104,233.60 is: 156,224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,257.60 : 268,670.40 = 104,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,257.60/268,670.40 = 104,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,257.60x = 268,670.40 × 104,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,257.60x = 28,004,483,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,004,483,005.44/179,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,224.80

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