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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,650.80, 269,184.60 and 112,971.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,650.80, 269,184.60 and 112,971.60 is: 169,274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,650.80 : 269,184.60 = 112,971.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,650.80/269,184.60 = 112,971.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,650.80x = 269,184.60 × 112,971.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,650.80x = 30,410,214,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,410,214,957.36/179,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,274.03

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