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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,711.36, 267,658.72 and 85,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,711.36, 267,658.72 and 85,282.72 is: 127,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,711.36 : 267,658.72 = 85,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,711.36/267,658.72 = 85,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,711.36x = 267,658.72 × 85,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,711.36x = 22,826,663,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,826,663,673.32/178,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,729.23

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