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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,921.33, 269,975.40 and 73,383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,921.33, 269,975.40 and 73,383.45 is: 110,113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,921.33 : 269,975.40 = 73,383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,921.33/269,975.40 = 73,383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,921.33x = 269,975.40 × 73,383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,921.33x = 19,811,726,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,811,726,358.86/179,921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,113.27

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