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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,807.80, 269,711.70 and 113,452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,807.80, 269,711.70 and 113,452.60 is: 170,178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,807.80 : 269,711.70 = 113,452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,807.80/269,711.70 = 113,452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,807.80x = 269,711.70 × 113,452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,807.80x = 30,599,493,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599,493,615.42/179,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,178.90

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