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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,496, 269,256.96 and 68,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,496, 269,256.96 and 68,688 is: 103,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,496 : 269,256.96 = 68,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,496/269,256.96 = 68,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,496x = 269,256.96 × 68,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,496x = 18,494,722,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,494,722,068.48/179,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,036.96

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