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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,285.43, 268,842.36 and 104,426.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,285.43, 268,842.36 and 104,426.93 is: 156,590.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,285.43 : 268,842.36 = 104,426.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,285.43/268,842.36 = 104,426.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,285.43x = 268,842.36 × 104,426.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,285.43x = 28,074,380,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,074,380,964.54/179,285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,590.43

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