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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,206.86, 268,851.82 and 60,878.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,206.86, 268,851.82 and 60,878.28 is: 91,331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,206.86 : 268,851.82 = 60,878.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,206.86/268,851.82 = 60,878.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,206.86x = 268,851.82 × 60,878.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,206.86x = 16,367,236,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367,236,376.47/179,206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,331.53

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