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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,223.64, 268,766.34 and 60,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,223.64, 268,766.34 and 60,867.16 is: 91,277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,223.64 : 268,766.34 = 60,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,223.64/268,766.34 = 60,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,223.64x = 268,766.34 × 60,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,223.64x = 16,359,043,819.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,359,043,819.39/179,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,277.27

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