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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,275.96, 268,911.51 and 61,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,275.96, 268,911.51 and 61,029.73 is: 91,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,275.96 : 268,911.51 = 61,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,275.96/268,911.51 = 61,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,275.96x = 268,911.51 × 61,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,275.96x = 16,411,596,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411,596,849.19/179,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,543.77

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