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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,254.50, 268,863.12 and 112,496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,254.50, 268,863.12 and 112,496.73 is: 168,733.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,254.50 : 268,863.12 = 112,496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,254.50/268,863.12 = 112,496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,254.50x = 268,863.12 × 112,496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,254.50x = 30,246,221,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,246,221,817.60/179,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,733.40

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