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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,222, 268,833 and 62,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,222, 268,833 and 62,486 is: 93,729

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,222 : 268,833 = 62,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,222/268,833 = 62,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,222x = 268,833 × 62,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,222x = 16,798,298,838
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,798,298,838/179,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,729

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