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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,268.20, 267,315.90 and 99,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,268.20, 267,315.90 and 99,298.60 is: 148,899.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,268.20 : 267,315.90 = 99,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,268.20/267,315.90 = 99,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,268.20x = 267,315.90 × 99,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,268.20x = 26,544,094,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,544,094,627.74/178,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,899.77

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