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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,332.30, 268,998.45 and 74,116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,332.30, 268,998.45 and 74,116.30 is: 111,174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,332.30 : 268,998.45 = 74,116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,332.30/268,998.45 = 74,116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,332.30x = 268,998.45 × 74,116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,332.30x = 19,937,169,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,937,169,819.74/179,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,174.45

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