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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,773.13, 269,762.73 and 73,137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,773.13, 269,762.73 and 73,137.41 is: 109,748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,773.13 : 269,762.73 = 73,137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,773.13/269,762.73 = 73,137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,773.13x = 269,762.73 × 73,137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,773.13x = 19,729,745,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,729,745,672.23/179,773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,748.02

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