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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,675.80, 269,222.10 and 112,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,675.80, 269,222.10 and 112,996.60 is: 169,311.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,675.80 : 269,222.10 = 112,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,675.80/269,222.10 = 112,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,675.80x = 269,222.10 × 112,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,675.80x = 30,421,181,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,421,181,944.86/179,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,311.52

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