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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,535.36, 269,314.08 and 74,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,535.36, 269,314.08 and 74,362.56 is: 111,548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,535.36 : 269,314.08 = 74,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,535.36/269,314.08 = 74,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,535.36x = 269,314.08 × 74,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,535.36x = 20,026,884,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,026,884,432.84/179,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,548.41

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