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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,805.03, 268,442.09 and 119,904.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,805.03, 268,442.09 and 119,904.35 is: 180,013.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,805.03 : 268,442.09 = 119,904.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,805.03/268,442.09 = 119,904.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,805.03x = 268,442.09 × 119,904.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,805.03x = 32,187,374,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,187,374,314.09/178,805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,013.81

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