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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,236.59, 268,879.48 and 60,876.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,236.59, 268,879.48 and 60,876.15 is: 91,322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,236.59 : 268,879.48 = 60,876.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,236.59/268,879.48 = 60,876.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,236.59x = 268,879.48 × 60,876.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,236.59x = 16,368,347,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368,347,556.40/179,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,322.58

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