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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,006.24, 268,341.60 and 60,594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,006.24, 268,341.60 and 60,594.72 is: 90,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,006.24 : 268,341.60 = 60,594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,006.24/268,341.60 = 60,594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,006.24x = 268,341.60 × 60,594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,006.24x = 16,260,084,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,260,084,116.35/179,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,835.29

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