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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,047.21, 268,588.35 and 65,225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,047.21, 268,588.35 and 65,225.95 is: 97,845.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,047.21 : 268,588.35 = 65,225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,047.21/268,588.35 = 65,225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,047.21x = 268,588.35 × 65,225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,047.21x = 17,518,930,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518,930,287.68/179,047.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,845.31

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