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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,879, 269,831.58 and 69,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,879, 269,831.58 and 69,071 is: 103,611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,879 : 269,831.58 = 69,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,879/269,831.58 = 69,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,879x = 269,831.58 × 69,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,879x = 18,637,537,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,637,537,062.18/179,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,611.52

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