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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,044.82, 268,325.30 and 68,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,044.82, 268,325.30 and 68,176.34 is: 102,172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,044.82 : 268,325.30 = 68,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,044.82/268,325.30 = 68,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,044.82x = 268,325.30 × 68,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,044.82x = 18,293,436,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,293,436,883.40/179,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,172.39

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