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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,219.08, 268,872.90 and 74,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,219.08, 268,872.90 and 74,068.12 is: 111,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,219.08 : 268,872.90 = 74,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,219.08/268,872.90 = 74,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,219.08x = 268,872.90 × 74,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,219.08x = 19,914,910,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,914,910,221.95/179,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,120.48

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