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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,957.19, 269,701.59 and 73,216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,957.19, 269,701.59 and 73,216.71 is: 109,729.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,957.19 : 269,701.59 = 73,216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,957.19/269,701.59 = 73,216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,957.19x = 269,701.59 × 73,216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,957.19x = 19,746,663,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746,663,101.57/179,957.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,729.78

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