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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,979.30, 270,001.35 and 74,808.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,979.30, 270,001.35 and 74,808.90 is: 112,226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,979.30 : 270,001.35 = 74,808.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,979.30/270,001.35 = 74,808.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,979.30x = 270,001.35 × 74,808.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,979.30x = 20,198,503,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,198,503,992.02/179,979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,226.82

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