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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,811, 269,729.46 and 69,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,811, 269,729.46 and 69,003 is: 103,509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,811 : 269,729.46 = 69,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,811/269,729.46 = 69,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,811x = 269,729.46 × 69,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,811x = 18,612,141,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,612,141,928.38/179,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,509.47

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