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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,583.59, 269,376.74 and 79,716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,583.59, 269,376.74 and 79,716.94 is: 119,576.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,583.59 : 269,376.74 = 79,716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,583.59/269,376.74 = 79,716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,583.59x = 269,376.74 × 79,716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,583.59x = 21,473,889,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,473,889,419.98/179,583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,576.01

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