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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,947.80, 269,921.70 and 113,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,947.80, 269,921.70 and 113,171.40 is: 169,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,947.80 : 269,921.70 = 113,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,947.80/269,921.70 = 113,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,947.80x = 269,921.70 × 113,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,947.80x = 30,547,416,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,547,416,679.38/179,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,757.10

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