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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,846.52, 269,905.92 and 101,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,846.52, 269,905.92 and 101,027.04 is: 151,617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,846.52 : 269,905.92 = 101,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,846.52/269,905.92 = 101,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,846.52x = 269,905.92 × 101,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,846.52x = 27,267,796,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,267,796,176.08/179,846.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,617.04

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