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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,366.88, 269,083.43 and 74,194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,366.88, 269,083.43 and 74,194.05 is: 111,304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,366.88 : 269,083.43 = 74,194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,366.88/269,083.43 = 74,194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,366.88x = 269,083.43 × 74,194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,366.88x = 19,964,389,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,964,389,723.45/179,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,304.77

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