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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,002.68, 268,336.35 and 60,591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,002.68, 268,336.35 and 60,591.12 is: 90,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,002.68 : 268,336.35 = 60,591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,002.68/268,336.35 = 60,591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,002.68x = 268,336.35 × 60,591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,002.68x = 16,258,799,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,258,799,983.21/179,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,829.92

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