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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,007.24, 268,343.10 and 60,595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,007.24, 268,343.10 and 60,595.72 is: 90,836.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,007.24 : 268,343.10 = 60,595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,007.24/268,343.10 = 60,595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,007.24x = 268,343.10 × 60,595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,007.24x = 16,260,443,351.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,260,443,351.53/179,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,836.79

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