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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,246.20, 268,869.30 and 74,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,246.20, 268,869.30 and 74,270.20 is: 111,405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,246.20 : 268,869.30 = 74,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,246.20/268,869.30 = 74,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,246.20x = 268,869.30 × 74,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,246.20x = 19,968,976,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,968,976,684.86/179,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,405.30

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