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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,806.80, 269,710.20 and 113,451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,806.80, 269,710.20 and 113,451.60 is: 170,177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,806.80 : 269,710.20 = 113,451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,806.80/269,710.20 = 113,451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,806.80x = 269,710.20 × 113,451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,806.80x = 30,599,053,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599,053,726.32/179,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,177.40

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