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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,682.98, 269,506.54 and 73,073.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,682.98, 269,506.54 and 73,073.22 is: 109,602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,682.98 : 269,506.54 = 73,073.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,682.98/269,506.54 = 73,073.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,682.98x = 269,506.54 × 73,073.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,682.98x = 19,693,710,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,693,710,323.49/179,682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,602.54

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