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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,996.09, 268,316.76 and 84,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,996.09, 268,316.76 and 84,056.32 is: 126,001.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,996.09 : 268,316.76 = 84,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,996.09/268,316.76 = 84,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,996.09x = 268,316.76 × 84,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,996.09x = 22,553,718,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553,718,344.84/178,996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,001.18

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