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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,406.73, 268,957.41 and 79,512.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,406.73, 268,957.41 and 79,512.49 is: 119,201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,406.73 : 268,957.41 = 79,512.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,406.73/268,957.41 = 79,512.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,406.73x = 268,957.41 × 79,512.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,406.73x = 21,385,473,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,385,473,373.05/179,406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,201.07

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