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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,260.78, 268,897.61 and 60,916.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,260.78, 268,897.61 and 60,916.75 is: 91,377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,260.78 : 268,897.61 = 60,916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,260.78/268,897.61 = 60,916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,260.78x = 268,897.61 × 60,916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,260.78x = 16,380,368,483.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,380,368,483.97/179,260.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,377.31

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