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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,254.62, 268,882.02 and 73,957.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,254.62, 268,882.02 and 73,957.86 is: 110,936.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,254.62 : 268,882.02 = 73,957.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,254.62/268,882.02 = 73,957.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,254.62x = 268,882.02 × 73,957.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,254.62x = 19,885,938,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,885,938,791.68/179,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,936.83

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