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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,269.20, 268,903.80 and 104,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,269.20, 268,903.80 and 104,473.80 is: 156,710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,269.20 : 268,903.80 = 104,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,269.20/268,903.80 = 104,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,269.20x = 268,903.80 × 104,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,269.20x = 28,093,401,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,093,401,820.44/179,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,710.70

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