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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,173.44, 268,784.87 and 60,813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,173.44, 268,784.87 and 60,813 is: 91,227.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,173.44 : 268,784.87 = 60,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,173.44/268,784.87 = 60,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,173.44x = 268,784.87 × 60,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,173.44x = 16,345,613,995.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,345,613,995.25/179,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,227.89

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