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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,965.15, 270,002.40 and 101,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,965.15, 270,002.40 and 101,026.60 is: 151,570.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,965.15 : 270,002.40 = 101,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,965.15/270,002.40 = 101,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,965.15x = 270,002.40 × 101,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,965.15x = 27,277,424,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,277,424,463.84/179,965.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,570.59

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