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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,205.08, 268,851.90 and 74,054.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,205.08, 268,851.90 and 74,054.12 is: 111,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,205.08 : 268,851.90 = 74,054.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,205.08/268,851.90 = 74,054.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,205.08x = 268,851.90 × 74,054.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,205.08x = 19,909,590,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909,590,864.83/179,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,099.48

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