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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,947.98, 269,921.21 and 73,308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,947.98, 269,921.21 and 73,308.15 is: 109,961.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,947.98 : 269,921.21 = 73,308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,947.98/269,921.21 = 73,308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,947.98x = 269,921.21 × 73,308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,947.98x = 19,787,424,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,787,424,859.12/179,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,961.92

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