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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,284.63, 268,759.88 and 60,874.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,284.63, 268,759.88 and 60,874.98 is: 91,255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,284.63 : 268,759.88 = 60,874.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,284.63/268,759.88 = 60,874.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,284.63x = 268,759.88 × 60,874.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,284.63x = 16,360,752,319.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,360,752,319.80/179,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,255.74

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