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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,855.20, 268,282.80 and 115,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,855.20, 268,282.80 and 115,869.60 is: 173,804.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,855.20 : 268,282.80 = 115,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,855.20/268,282.80 = 115,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,855.20x = 268,282.80 × 115,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,855.20x = 31,085,820,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,085,820,722.88/178,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,804.40

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