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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,827, 269,753.46 and 69,019

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,827, 269,753.46 and 69,019 is: 103,533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,827 : 269,753.46 = 69,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,827/269,753.46 = 69,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,827x = 269,753.46 × 69,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,827x = 18,618,114,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,618,114,055.74/179,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,533.47

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