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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,317.70, 269,276.46 and 112,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,317.70, 269,276.46 and 112,006.40 is: 168,196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,317.70 : 269,276.46 = 112,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,317.70/269,276.46 = 112,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,317.70x = 269,276.46 × 112,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,317.70x = 30,160,686,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,160,686,889.34/179,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,196.93

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