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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,128.78, 268,696.81 and 60,799.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,128.78, 268,696.81 and 60,799.93 is: 91,201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,128.78 : 268,696.81 = 60,799.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,128.78/268,696.81 = 60,799.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,128.78x = 268,696.81 × 60,799.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,128.78x = 16,336,746,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,336,746,643.48/179,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,201.13

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