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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,047.20, 268,570.80 and 116,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,047.20, 268,570.80 and 116,061.60 is: 174,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,047.20 : 268,570.80 = 116,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,047.20/268,570.80 = 116,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,047.20x = 268,570.80 × 116,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,047.20x = 31,170,756,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,170,756,761.28/179,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,092.40

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