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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,546.22, 269,516.19 and 74,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,546.22, 269,516.19 and 74,439 is: 111,740.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,546.22 : 269,516.19 = 74,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,546.22/269,516.19 = 74,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,546.22x = 269,516.19 × 74,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,546.22x = 20,062,515,667.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,515,667.41/179,546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,740.12

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