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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,233.67, 267,270.62 and 106,220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,233.67, 267,270.62 and 106,220.59 is: 159,283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,233.67 : 267,270.62 = 106,220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,233.67/267,270.62 = 106,220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,233.67x = 267,270.62 × 106,220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,233.67x = 28,389,642,946.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,389,642,946.07/178,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,283.28

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