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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,729.39, 268,155.51 and 112,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,729.39, 268,155.51 and 112,091.50 is: 168,175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,729.39 : 268,155.51 = 112,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,729.39/268,155.51 = 112,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,729.39x = 268,155.51 × 112,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,729.39x = 30,057,952,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,057,952,386.16/178,729.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,175.77

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