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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,039.57, 268,559.96 and 60,794.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,039.57, 268,559.96 and 60,794.55 is: 91,192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,039.57 : 268,559.96 = 60,794.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,039.57/268,559.96 = 60,794.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,039.57x = 268,559.96 × 60,794.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,039.57x = 16,326,981,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,326,981,612.25/179,039.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,192.03

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