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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,191.67, 267,249.88 and 106,176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,191.67, 267,249.88 and 106,176.50 is: 159,242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,191.67 : 267,249.88 = 106,176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,191.67/267,249.88 = 106,176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,191.67x = 267,249.88 × 106,176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,191.67x = 28,375,657,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,375,657,684.67/178,191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,242.34

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