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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,231.22, 268,970.76 and 74,051.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,231.22, 268,970.76 and 74,051.10 is: 111,127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,231.22 : 268,970.76 = 74,051.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,231.22/268,970.76 = 74,051.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,231.22x = 268,970.76 × 74,051.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,231.22x = 19,917,580,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,917,580,645.84/179,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,127.85

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