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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,792.10, 269,688.15 and 96,848.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,792.10, 269,688.15 and 96,848.10 is: 145,272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,792.10 : 269,688.15 = 96,848.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,792.10/269,688.15 = 96,848.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,792.10x = 269,688.15 × 96,848.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,792.10x = 26,118,784,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,118,784,920.02/179,792.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,272.15

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