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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,223.24, 268,955.68 and 74,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,223.24, 268,955.68 and 74,041.76 is: 111,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,223.24 : 268,955.68 = 74,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,223.24/268,955.68 = 74,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,223.24x = 268,955.68 × 74,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,223.24x = 19,913,951,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,913,951,909.20/179,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,112.55

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