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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,802, 269,715.96 and 68,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,802, 269,715.96 and 68,994 is: 103,495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,802 : 269,715.96 = 68,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,802/269,715.96 = 68,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,802x = 269,715.96 × 68,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,802x = 18,608,782,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608,782,944.24/179,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,495.97

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