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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,437.60, 269,059.20 and 74,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,437.60, 269,059.20 and 74,137.60 is: 111,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,437.60 : 269,059.20 = 74,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,437.60/269,059.20 = 74,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,437.60x = 269,059.20 × 74,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,437.60x = 19,947,403,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,947,403,345.92/179,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,166.24

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