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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,852.16, 269,648.64 and 112,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,852.16, 269,648.64 and 112,408.32 is: 168,531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,852.16 : 269,648.64 = 112,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,852.16/269,648.64 = 112,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,852.16x = 269,648.64 × 112,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,852.16x = 30,310,750,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,310,750,612.68/179,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,531.48

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