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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,159.12, 268,794.84 and 74,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,159.12, 268,794.84 and 74,027.60 is: 111,064.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,159.12 : 268,794.84 = 74,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,159.12/268,794.84 = 74,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,159.12x = 268,794.84 × 74,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,159.12x = 19,898,236,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,898,236,897.58/179,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,064.61

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