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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,444.52, 269,168.94 and 76,848.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,444.52, 269,168.94 and 76,848.03 is: 115,272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,444.52 : 269,168.94 = 76,848.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,444.52/269,168.94 = 76,848.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,444.52x = 269,168.94 × 76,848.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,444.52x = 20,685,102,776.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,685,102,776.19/179,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,272.97

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