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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,271.58, 268,934.93 and 60,915.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,271.58, 268,934.93 and 60,915.24 is: 91,382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,271.58 : 268,934.93 = 60,915.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,271.58/268,934.93 = 60,915.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,271.58x = 268,934.93 × 60,915.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,271.58x = 16,382,236,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,382,236,071.84/179,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,382.23

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