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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,174.44, 268,786.37 and 60,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,174.44, 268,786.37 and 60,814 is: 91,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,174.44 : 268,786.37 = 60,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,174.44/268,786.37 = 60,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,174.44x = 268,786.37 × 60,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,174.44x = 16,345,974,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,345,974,305.18/179,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,229.39

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