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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,424.72, 269,161.74 and 79,582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,424.72, 269,161.74 and 79,582.68 is: 119,384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,424.72 : 269,161.74 = 79,582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,424.72/269,161.74 = 79,582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,424.72x = 269,161.74 × 79,582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,424.72x = 21,420,612,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,420,612,622.66/179,424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,384.96

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