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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,153.35, 268,775.12 and 66,837.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,153.35, 268,775.12 and 66,837.23 is: 100,272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,153.35 : 268,775.12 = 66,837.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,153.35/268,775.12 = 66,837.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,153.35x = 268,775.12 × 66,837.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,153.35x = 17,964,184,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,964,184,513.72/179,153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,272.67

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