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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,635.80, 269,162.10 and 112,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,635.80, 269,162.10 and 112,956.60 is: 169,251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,635.80 : 269,162.10 = 112,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,635.80/269,162.10 = 112,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,635.80x = 269,162.10 × 112,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,635.80x = 30,403,635,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,403,635,664.86/179,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,251.54

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