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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,926.20, 269,759.70 and 101,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,926.20, 269,759.70 and 101,064.60 is: 151,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,926.20 : 269,759.70 = 101,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,926.20/269,759.70 = 101,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,926.20x = 269,759.70 × 101,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,926.20x = 27,263,156,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,263,156,176.62/179,926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,524.10

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