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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,046.21, 268,586.85 and 65,224.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,046.21, 268,586.85 and 65,224.95 is: 97,843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,046.21 : 268,586.85 = 65,224.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,046.21/268,586.85 = 65,224.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,046.21x = 268,586.85 × 65,224.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,046.21x = 17,518,563,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518,563,861.91/179,046.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,843.81

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