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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,774.64, 269,696.64 and 68,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,774.64, 269,696.64 and 68,958 is: 103,450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,774.64 : 269,696.64 = 68,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,774.64/269,696.64 = 68,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,774.64x = 269,696.64 × 68,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,774.64x = 18,597,740,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597,740,901.12/179,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,450.30

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