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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,294.31, 268,855.65 and 104,435.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,294.31, 268,855.65 and 104,435.79 is: 156,603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,294.31 : 268,855.65 = 104,435.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,294.31/268,855.65 = 104,435.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,294.31x = 268,855.65 × 104,435.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,294.31x = 28,078,152,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078,152,203.71/179,294.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,603.70

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