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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,440.60, 268,828.80 and 104,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,440.60, 268,828.80 and 104,596.60 is: 156,701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,440.60 : 268,828.80 = 104,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,440.60/268,828.80 = 104,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,440.60x = 268,828.80 × 104,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,440.60x = 28,118,578,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,118,578,462.08/179,440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,701.32

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