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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,847.52, 269,907.42 and 101,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,847.52, 269,907.42 and 101,028.04 is: 151,618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,847.52 : 269,907.42 = 101,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,847.52/269,907.42 = 101,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,847.52x = 269,907.42 × 101,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,847.52x = 27,268,217,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,268,217,624.06/179,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,618.54

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