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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,141.80, 268,712.70 and 60,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,141.80, 268,712.70 and 60,946.60 is: 91,419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,141.80 : 268,712.70 = 60,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,141.80/268,712.70 = 60,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,141.80x = 268,712.70 × 60,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,141.80x = 16,377,125,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,377,125,441.82/179,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,419.90

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