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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,222.22, 268,957.26 and 74,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,222.22, 268,957.26 and 74,042.10 is: 111,114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,222.22 : 268,957.26 = 74,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,222.22/268,957.26 = 74,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,222.22x = 268,957.26 × 74,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,222.22x = 19,914,160,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,914,160,340.65/179,222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,114.35

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