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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,111.92, 268,761.96 and 79,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,111.92, 268,761.96 and 79,341.04 is: 119,053.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,111.92 : 268,761.96 = 79,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,111.92/268,761.96 = 79,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,111.92x = 268,761.96 × 79,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,111.92x = 21,323,853,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,323,853,418.84/179,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,053.23

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