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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,632, 267,867.72 and 128,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,632, 267,867.72 and 128,502 is: 192,695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,632 : 267,867.72 = 128,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,632/267,867.72 = 128,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,632x = 267,867.72 × 128,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,632x = 34,421,537,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421,537,755.44/178,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,695.25

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