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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,213.55, 268,844.81 and 60,853.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,213.55, 268,844.81 and 60,853.11 is: 91,287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,213.55 : 268,844.81 = 60,853.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,213.55/268,844.81 = 60,853.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,213.55x = 268,844.81 × 60,853.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,213.55x = 16,360,042,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,360,042,491.59/179,213.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,287.98

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