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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,229, 268,843.50 and 62,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,229, 268,843.50 and 62,493 is: 93,739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,229 : 268,843.50 = 62,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,229/268,843.50 = 62,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,229x = 268,843.50 × 62,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,229x = 16,800,836,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,800,836,845.50/179,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,739.50

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