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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,618.73, 269,281.98 and 67,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,618.73, 269,281.98 and 67,236 is: 100,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,618.73 : 269,281.98 = 67,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,618.73/269,281.98 = 67,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,618.73x = 269,281.98 × 67,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,618.73x = 18,105,443,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105,443,207.28/179,618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,799.31

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