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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,765.62, 268,146.96 and 72,147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,765.62, 268,146.96 and 72,147.95 is: 108,221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,765.62 : 268,146.96 = 72,147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,765.62/268,146.96 = 72,147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,765.62x = 268,146.96 × 72,147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,765.62x = 19,346,252,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,346,252,122.00/178,765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,221.32

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