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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,235.59, 268,877.98 and 60,875.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,235.59, 268,877.98 and 60,875.15 is: 91,321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,235.59 : 268,877.98 = 60,875.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,235.59/268,877.98 = 60,875.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,235.59x = 268,877.98 × 60,875.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,235.59x = 16,367,986,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367,986,095.90/179,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,321.07

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