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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,951.59, 268,230.48 and 73,713.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,951.59, 268,230.48 and 73,713.15 is: 110,488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,951.59 : 268,230.48 = 73,713.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,951.59/268,230.48 = 73,713.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,951.59x = 268,230.48 × 73,713.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,951.59x = 19,772,113,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772,113,606.81/178,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,488.62

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