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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,942.06, 270,006.52 and 73,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,942.06, 270,006.52 and 73,404.20 is: 110,144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,942.06 : 270,006.52 = 73,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,942.06/270,006.52 = 73,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,942.06x = 270,006.52 × 73,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,942.06x = 19,819,612,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,819,612,595.38/179,942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,144.41

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