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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,171.19, 268,781.49 and 60,810.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,171.19, 268,781.49 and 60,810.75 is: 91,224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,171.19 : 268,781.49 = 60,810.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,171.19/268,781.49 = 60,810.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,171.19x = 268,781.49 × 60,810.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,171.19x = 16,344,803,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,344,803,993.02/179,171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,224.51

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