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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,275.06, 267,232.38 and 111,761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,275.06, 267,232.38 and 111,761.82 is: 167,529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,275.06 : 267,232.38 = 111,761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,275.06/267,232.38 = 111,761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,275.06x = 267,232.38 × 111,761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,275.06x = 29,866,377,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866,377,151.73/178,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,529.76

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