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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,564, 269,384.88 and 68,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,564, 269,384.88 and 68,756 is: 103,148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,564 : 269,384.88 = 68,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,564/269,384.88 = 68,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,564x = 269,384.88 × 68,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,564x = 18,521,826,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,521,826,809.28/179,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,148.89

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