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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,727.14, 269,625.27 and 68,910.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,727.14, 269,625.27 and 68,910.50 is: 103,379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,727.14 : 269,625.27 = 68,910.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,727.14/269,625.27 = 68,910.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,727.14x = 269,625.27 × 68,910.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,727.14x = 18,580,012,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580,012,168.34/179,727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,379.00

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