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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,562.42, 268,998.84 and 100,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,562.42, 268,998.84 and 100,436.76 is: 150,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,562.42 : 268,998.84 = 100,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,562.42/268,998.84 = 100,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,562.42x = 268,998.84 × 100,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,562.42x = 27,017,371,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,017,371,933.36/179,562.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,462.28

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