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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,285.51, 268,761.20 and 60,875.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,285.51, 268,761.20 and 60,875.86 is: 91,257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,285.51 : 268,761.20 = 60,875.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,285.51/268,761.20 = 60,875.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,285.51x = 268,761.20 × 60,875.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,285.51x = 16,361,068,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361,068,208.35/179,285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,257.06

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