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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,623.08, 268,766.91 and 112,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,623.08, 268,766.91 and 112,750.20 is: 168,706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,623.08 : 268,766.91 = 112,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,623.08/268,766.91 = 112,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,623.08x = 268,766.91 × 112,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,623.08x = 30,303,522,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,303,522,855.88/179,623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,706.18

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