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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,286.63, 268,762.88 and 60,876.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,286.63, 268,762.88 and 60,876.98 is: 91,258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,286.63 : 268,762.88 = 60,876.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,286.63/268,762.88 = 60,876.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,286.63x = 268,762.88 × 60,876.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,286.63x = 16,361,472,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361,472,470.50/179,286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,258.74

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