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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,004.68, 268,623.82 and 66,774.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,004.68, 268,623.82 and 66,774.68 is: 100,205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,004.68 : 268,623.82 = 66,774.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,004.68/268,623.82 = 66,774.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,004.68x = 268,623.82 × 66,774.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,004.68x = 17,937,269,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937,269,620.88/179,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,205.59

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