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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,812.68, 269,688.95 and 65,936.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,812.68, 269,688.95 and 65,936.97 is: 98,894.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,812.68 : 269,688.95 = 65,936.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,812.68/269,688.95 = 65,936.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,812.68x = 269,688.95 × 65,936.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,812.68x = 17,782,472,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782,472,205.48/179,812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,894.43

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