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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,265.28, 267,217.97 and 111,752.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,265.28, 267,217.97 and 111,752.13 is: 167,515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,265.28 : 267,217.97 = 111,752.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,265.28/267,217.97 = 111,752.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,265.28x = 267,217.97 × 111,752.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,265.28x = 29,862,177,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,862,177,321.78/178,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,515.39

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