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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,479.44, 269,344.08 and 74,298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,479.44, 269,344.08 and 74,298.96 is: 111,500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,479.44 : 269,344.08 = 74,298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,479.44/269,344.08 = 74,298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,479.44x = 269,344.08 × 74,298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,479.44x = 20,011,985,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,011,985,026.16/179,479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,500.15

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