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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,285.38, 268,761.01 and 60,875.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,285.38, 268,761.01 and 60,875.73 is: 91,256.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,285.38 : 268,761.01 = 60,875.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,285.38/268,761.01 = 60,875.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,285.38x = 268,761.01 × 60,875.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,285.38x = 16,361,022,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361,022,679.29/179,285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,256.87

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