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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,276.06, 267,233.88 and 111,762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,276.06, 267,233.88 and 111,762.82 is: 167,531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,276.06 : 267,233.88 = 111,762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,276.06/267,233.88 = 111,762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,276.06x = 267,233.88 × 111,762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,276.06x = 29,866,812,028.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866,812,028.34/178,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,531.25

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