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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,272.44, 268,612.62 and 104,181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,272.44, 268,612.62 and 104,181.72 is: 156,100.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,272.44 : 268,612.62 = 104,181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,272.44/268,612.62 = 104,181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,272.44x = 268,612.62 × 104,181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,272.44x = 27,984,524,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,984,524,765.31/179,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,100.54

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