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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,476.73, 269,129.43 and 104,618.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,476.73, 269,129.43 and 104,618.45 is: 156,877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,476.73 : 269,129.43 = 104,618.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,476.73/269,129.43 = 104,618.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,476.73x = 269,129.43 × 104,618.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,476.73x = 28,155,902,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,155,902,470.34/179,476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,877.74

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