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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,939, 269,724.18 and 74,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,939, 269,724.18 and 74,819 is: 112,151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,939 : 269,724.18 = 74,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,939/269,724.18 = 74,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,939x = 269,724.18 × 74,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,939x = 20,180,493,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,180,493,423.42/179,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,151.86

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