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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,665.02, 269,442.72 and 74,459.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,665.02, 269,442.72 and 74,459.25 is: 111,666.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,665.02 : 269,442.72 = 74,459.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,665.02/269,442.72 = 74,459.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,665.02x = 269,442.72 × 74,459.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,665.02x = 20,062,502,849.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,502,849.16/179,665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,666.16

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