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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,969.15, 270,008.40 and 101,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,969.15, 270,008.40 and 101,030.60 is: 151,576.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,969.15 : 270,008.40 = 101,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,969.15/270,008.40 = 101,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,969.15x = 270,008.40 × 101,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,969.15x = 27,279,110,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,279,110,657.04/179,969.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,576.59

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