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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,441.58, 269,164.38 and 76,845.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,441.58, 269,164.38 and 76,845.06 is: 115,268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,441.58 : 269,164.38 = 76,845.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,441.58/269,164.38 = 76,845.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,441.58x = 269,164.38 × 76,845.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,441.58x = 20,683,952,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,683,952,930.96/179,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,268.45

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