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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,675.56, 269,527.02 and 104,803.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,675.56, 269,527.02 and 104,803.16 is: 157,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,675.56 : 269,527.02 = 104,803.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,675.56/269,527.02 = 104,803.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,675.56x = 269,527.02 × 104,803.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,675.56x = 28,247,283,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247,283,401.38/179,675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,212.72

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