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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,998.80, 270,192.60 and 101,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,998.80, 270,192.60 and 101,266.80 is: 152,009.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,998.80 : 270,192.60 = 101,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,998.80/270,192.60 = 101,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,998.80x = 270,192.60 × 101,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,998.80x = 27,361,539,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361,539,985.68/179,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,009.57

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