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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,427.62, 269,132.49 and 67,099.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,427.62, 269,132.49 and 67,099.58 is: 100,646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,427.62 : 269,132.49 = 67,099.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,427.62/269,132.49 = 67,099.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,427.62x = 269,132.49 × 67,099.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,427.62x = 18,058,678,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,058,678,173.11/179,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,646.03

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