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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,575.88, 269,362.04 and 68,767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,575.88, 269,362.04 and 68,767.88 is: 103,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,575.88 : 269,362.04 = 68,767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,575.88/269,362.04 = 68,767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,575.88x = 269,362.04 × 68,767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,575.88x = 18,523,456,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523,456,443.28/179,575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,151.14

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