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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,633.10, 269,117.55 and 104,789.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,633.10, 269,117.55 and 104,789.10 is: 156,989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,633.10 : 269,117.55 = 104,789.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,633.10/269,117.55 = 104,789.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,633.10x = 269,117.55 × 104,789.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,633.10x = 28,200,585,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200,585,858.71/179,633.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,989.92

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