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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,232, 269,034.83 and 79,462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,232, 269,034.83 and 79,462.26 is: 119,276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,232 : 269,034.83 = 79,462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,232/269,034.83 = 79,462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,232x = 269,034.83 × 79,462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,232x = 21,378,115,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,378,115,610.52/179,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,276.22

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