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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,495.72, 269,153.66 and 100,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,495.72, 269,153.66 and 100,588.76 is: 150,832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,495.72 : 269,153.66 = 100,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,495.72/269,153.66 = 100,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,495.72x = 269,153.66 × 100,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,495.72x = 27,073,832,908.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,073,832,908.86/179,495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,832.75

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