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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,020.22, 267,214.86 and 119,266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,020.22, 267,214.86 and 119,266.47 is: 179,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,020.22 : 267,214.86 = 119,266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,020.22/267,214.86 = 119,266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,020.22x = 267,214.86 × 119,266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,020.22x = 31,869,771,151.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,869,771,151.34/178,020.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,023.32

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