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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,286.51, 268,762.69 and 60,876.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,286.51, 268,762.69 and 60,876.86 is: 91,258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,286.51 : 268,762.69 = 60,876.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,286.51/268,762.69 = 60,876.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,286.51x = 268,762.69 × 60,876.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,286.51x = 16,361,428,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361,428,652.35/179,286.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,258.56

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