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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,580.40, 267,870.60 and 139,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,580.40, 267,870.60 and 139,167 is: 208,750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,580.40 : 267,870.60 = 139,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,580.40/267,870.60 = 139,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,580.40x = 267,870.60 × 139,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,580.40x = 37,278,747,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,278,747,790.20/178,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,750.50

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