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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,030.46, 268,538.78 and 60,701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,030.46, 268,538.78 and 60,701.82 is: 91,050.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,030.46 : 268,538.78 = 60,701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,030.46/268,538.78 = 60,701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,030.46x = 268,538.78 × 60,701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,030.46x = 16,300,792,686.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300,792,686.58/179,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,050.39

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