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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,047.46, 268,588.73 and 65,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,047.46, 268,588.73 and 65,226.20 is: 97,845.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,047.46 : 268,588.73 = 65,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,047.46/268,588.73 = 65,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,047.46x = 268,588.73 × 65,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,047.46x = 17,519,022,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,519,022,220.73/179,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,845.69

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