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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,192.55, 268,601.31 and 66,827.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,192.55, 268,601.31 and 66,827.55 is: 100,171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,192.55 : 268,601.31 = 66,827.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,192.55/268,601.31 = 66,827.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,192.55x = 268,601.31 × 66,827.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,192.55x = 17,949,967,474.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,949,967,474.09/179,192.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,171.39

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