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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,577, 269,366.85 and 79,710.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,577, 269,366.85 and 79,710.35 is: 119,566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,577 : 269,366.85 = 79,710.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,577/269,366.85 = 79,710.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,577x = 269,366.85 × 79,710.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,577x = 21,471,324,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,471,324,545.06/179,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,566.12

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