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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,009.58, 268,514.97 and 60,764.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,009.58, 268,514.97 and 60,764.55 is: 91,147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,009.58 : 268,514.97 = 60,764.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,009.58/268,514.97 = 60,764.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,009.58x = 268,514.97 × 60,764.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,009.58x = 16,316,191,320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316,191,320.31/179,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,147.03

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