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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,670.72, 269,063.13 and 112,945.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,670.72, 269,063.13 and 112,945.35 is: 169,139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,670.72 : 269,063.13 = 112,945.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,670.72/269,063.13 = 112,945.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,670.72x = 269,063.13 × 112,945.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,670.72x = 30,389,429,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,389,429,389.95/179,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,139.58

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