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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,970.96, 270,047.88 and 109,062.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,970.96, 270,047.88 and 109,062.84 is: 163,649.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,970.96 : 270,047.88 = 109,062.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,970.96/270,047.88 = 109,062.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,970.96x = 270,047.88 × 109,062.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,970.96x = 29,452,188,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,452,188,728.78/179,970.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,649.67

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