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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,332.23, 269,298.27 and 112,020.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,332.23, 269,298.27 and 112,020.87 is: 168,218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,332.23 : 269,298.27 = 112,020.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,332.23/269,298.27 = 112,020.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,332.23x = 269,298.27 × 112,020.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,332.23x = 30,167,026,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,167,026,494.89/179,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,218.65

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