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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,635.40, 269,744.70 and 100,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,635.40, 269,744.70 and 100,903.40 is: 151,518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,635.40 : 269,744.70 = 100,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,635.40/269,744.70 = 100,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,635.40x = 269,744.70 × 100,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,635.40x = 27,218,157,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,218,157,361.98/179,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,518.90

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