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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,329.39, 269,056.36 and 79,559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,329.39, 269,056.36 and 79,559.64 is: 119,367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,329.39 : 269,056.36 = 79,559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,329.39/269,056.36 = 79,559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,329.39x = 269,056.36 × 79,559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,329.39x = 21,406,027,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,406,027,813.95/179,329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,367.09

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