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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,666.52, 267,958.86 and 106,639.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,666.52, 267,958.86 and 106,639.75 is: 159,935.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,666.52 : 267,958.86 = 106,639.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,666.52/267,958.86 = 106,639.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,666.52x = 267,958.86 × 106,639.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,666.52x = 28,575,065,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,575,065,307.49/178,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,935.20

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