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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,593.48, 269,450.70 and 112,955.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,593.48, 269,450.70 and 112,955.08 is: 169,470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,593.48 : 269,450.70 = 112,955.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,593.48/269,450.70 = 112,955.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,593.48x = 269,450.70 × 112,955.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,593.48x = 30,435,825,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,435,825,374.56/179,593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,470.66

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