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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,272.58, 268,936.43 and 60,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,272.58, 268,936.43 and 60,916.24 is: 91,383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,272.58 : 268,936.43 = 60,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,272.58/268,936.43 = 60,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,272.58x = 268,936.43 × 60,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,272.58x = 16,382,596,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,382,596,114.62/179,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,383.72

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