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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,848, 269,746.40 and 73,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,848, 269,746.40 and 73,278.44 is: 109,907.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,848 : 269,746.40 = 73,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,848/269,746.40 = 73,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,848x = 269,746.40 × 73,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,848x = 19,766,595,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,766,595,387.62/179,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,907.23

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