Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,556, 269,334 and 68,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179,556, 269,334 and 68,748 is: 103,122
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,556 : 269,334 = 68,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,556/269,334 = 68,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,556x = 269,334 × 68,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,556x = 18,516,173,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,516,173,832/179,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,122
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