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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,269.34, 268,901.57 and 61,023.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,269.34, 268,901.57 and 61,023.11 is: 91,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,269.34 : 268,901.57 = 61,023.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,269.34/268,901.57 = 61,023.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,269.34x = 268,901.57 × 61,023.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,269.34x = 16,409,210,085.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,409,210,085.28/179,269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,533.83

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