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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,664.51, 269,510.49 and 104,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,664.51, 269,510.49 and 104,792.16 is: 157,196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,664.51 : 269,510.49 = 104,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,664.51/269,510.49 = 104,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,664.51x = 269,510.49 × 104,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,664.51x = 28,242,586,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,242,586,389.76/179,664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,196.25

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