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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,024.82, 268,295.13 and 68,156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,024.82, 268,295.13 and 68,156.34 is: 102,142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,024.82 : 268,295.13 = 68,156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,024.82/268,295.13 = 68,156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,024.82x = 268,295.13 × 68,156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,024.82x = 18,286,014,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,286,014,100.62/179,024.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,142.34

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