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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,927.44, 269,901 and 74,757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,927.44, 269,901 and 74,757.04 is: 112,139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,927.44 : 269,901 = 74,757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,927.44/269,901 = 74,757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,927.44x = 269,901 × 74,757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,927.44x = 20,176,999,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,176,999,853.04/179,927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,139.65

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