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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,876, 269,827.08 and 69,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,876, 269,827.08 and 69,068 is: 103,607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,876 : 269,827.08 = 69,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,876/269,827.08 = 69,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,876x = 269,827.08 × 69,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,876x = 18,636,416,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636,416,761.44/179,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,607.02

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