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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,222.57, 268,667.70 and 79,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,222.57, 268,667.70 and 79,329.52 is: 118,920.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,222.57 : 268,667.70 = 79,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,222.57/268,667.70 = 79,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,222.57x = 268,667.70 × 79,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,222.57x = 21,313,279,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,313,279,680.50/179,222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,920.73

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