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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,370, 268,961.52 and 66,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,370, 268,961.52 and 66,957.76 is: 100,401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,370 : 268,961.52 = 66,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,370/268,961.52 = 66,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,370x = 268,961.52 × 66,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,370x = 18,009,060,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,009,060,232.99/179,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,401.74

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