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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,809, 269,726.46 and 69,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,809, 269,726.46 and 69,001 is: 103,506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,809 : 269,726.46 = 69,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,809/269,726.46 = 69,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,809x = 269,726.46 × 69,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,809x = 18,611,395,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,611,395,466.46/179,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,506.47

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