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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,614.85, 269,422.28 and 73,056.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,614.85, 269,422.28 and 73,056.78 is: 109,585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,614.85 : 269,422.28 = 73,056.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,614.85/269,422.28 = 73,056.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,614.85x = 269,422.28 × 73,056.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,614.85x = 19,683,123,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,683,123,786.91/179,614.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,585.17

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