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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,399.94, 268,578.62 and 104,291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,399.94, 268,578.62 and 104,291.08 is: 156,133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,399.94 : 268,578.62 = 104,291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,399.94/268,578.62 = 104,291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,399.94x = 268,578.62 × 104,291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,399.94x = 28,010,354,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,010,354,344.71/179,399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,133.58

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