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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,329.89, 269,057.11 and 79,560.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,329.89, 269,057.11 and 79,560.14 is: 119,367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,329.89 : 269,057.11 = 79,560.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,329.89/269,057.11 = 79,560.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,329.89x = 269,057.11 × 79,560.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,329.89x = 21,406,221,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,406,221,813.34/179,329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,367.84

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