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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,907, 269,873.58 and 69,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,907, 269,873.58 and 69,099 is: 103,653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,907 : 269,873.58 = 69,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,907/269,873.58 = 69,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,907x = 269,873.58 × 69,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,907x = 18,647,994,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,647,994,504.42/179,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,653.52

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