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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,228, 268,842 and 62,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,228, 268,842 and 62,492 is: 93,738

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,228 : 268,842 = 62,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,228/268,842 = 62,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,228x = 268,842 × 62,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,228x = 16,800,474,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,800,474,264/179,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,738

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