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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,364.80, 267,547.20 and 162,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,364.80, 267,547.20 and 162,035.20 is: 243,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,364.80 : 267,547.20 = 162,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,364.80/267,547.20 = 162,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,364.80x = 267,547.20 × 162,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,364.80x = 43,352,064,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,352,064,061.44/178,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,052.80

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