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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,290.88, 268,769.26 and 60,881.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,290.88, 268,769.26 and 60,881.23 is: 91,265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,290.88 : 268,769.26 = 60,881.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,290.88/268,769.26 = 60,881.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,290.88x = 268,769.26 × 60,881.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,290.88x = 16,363,003,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,363,003,134.99/179,290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,265.12

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