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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,186.91, 268,725.69 and 60,831.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,186.91, 268,725.69 and 60,831.93 is: 91,229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,186.91 : 268,725.69 = 60,831.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,186.91/268,725.69 = 60,831.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,186.91x = 268,725.69 × 60,831.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,186.91x = 16,347,102,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,347,102,363.28/179,186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,229.33

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