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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,802.28, 268,437.96 and 119,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,802.28, 268,437.96 and 119,901.60 is: 180,009.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,802.28 : 268,437.96 = 119,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,802.28/268,437.96 = 119,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,802.28x = 268,437.96 × 119,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,802.28x = 32,186,140,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,186,140,904.74/178,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,009.68

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