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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,284.38, 268,759.51 and 60,874.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,284.38, 268,759.51 and 60,874.73 is: 91,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,284.38 : 268,759.51 = 60,874.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,284.38/268,759.51 = 60,874.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,284.38x = 268,759.51 × 60,874.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,284.38x = 16,360,663,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,360,663,125.89/179,284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,255.37

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