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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,726.64, 269,624.52 and 68,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,726.64, 269,624.52 and 68,910 is: 103,378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,726.64 : 269,624.52 = 68,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,726.64/269,624.52 = 68,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,726.64x = 269,624.52 × 68,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,726.64x = 18,579,825,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579,825,673.20/179,726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,378.25

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