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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,811.68, 269,687.45 and 65,935.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,811.68, 269,687.45 and 65,935.97 is: 98,892.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,811.68 : 269,687.45 = 65,935.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,811.68/269,687.45 = 65,935.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,811.68x = 269,687.45 × 65,935.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,811.68x = 17,782,102,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782,102,428.98/179,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,892.92

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