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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,277.36, 269,006.76 and 74,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,277.36, 269,006.76 and 74,171.76 is: 111,295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,277.36 : 269,006.76 = 74,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,277.36/269,006.76 = 74,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,277.36x = 269,006.76 × 74,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,277.36x = 19,952,704,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952,704,841.10/179,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,295.17

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