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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,776.76, 269,581.71 and 104,918.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,776.76, 269,581.71 and 104,918.45 is: 157,328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,776.76 : 269,581.71 = 104,918.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,776.76/269,581.71 = 104,918.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,776.76x = 269,581.71 × 104,918.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,776.76x = 28,284,095,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,284,095,161.55/179,776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,328.98

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