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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,558, 269,375.88 and 68,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,558, 269,375.88 and 68,750 is: 103,139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,558 : 269,375.88 = 68,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,558/269,375.88 = 68,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,558x = 269,375.88 × 68,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,558x = 18,519,591,750
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519,591,750/179,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,139.89

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