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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,319.70, 269,279.46 and 112,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,319.70, 269,279.46 and 112,008.40 is: 168,199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,319.70 : 269,279.46 = 112,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,319.70/269,279.46 = 112,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,319.70x = 269,279.46 × 112,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,319.70x = 30,161,561,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,161,561,467.46/179,319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,199.93

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