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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,567.55, 269,263.17 and 102,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,567.55, 269,263.17 and 102,621.60 is: 153,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,567.55 : 269,263.17 = 102,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,567.55/269,263.17 = 102,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,567.55x = 269,263.17 × 102,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,567.55x = 27,632,217,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,632,217,326.47/179,567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,882.02

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