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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,293.84, 267,440.76 and 73,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,293.84, 267,440.76 and 73,041 is: 109,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,293.84 : 267,440.76 = 73,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,293.84/267,440.76 = 73,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,293.84x = 267,440.76 × 73,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,293.84x = 19,534,140,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534,140,551.16/178,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,561.50

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