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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,163.77, 268,739.37 and 60,836.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,163.77, 268,739.37 and 60,836.13 is: 91,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,163.77 : 268,739.37 = 60,836.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,163.77/268,739.37 = 60,836.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,163.77x = 268,739.37 × 60,836.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,163.77x = 16,349,063,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,349,063,249.44/179,163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,252.06

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