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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,291.88, 268,770.76 and 60,882.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,291.88, 268,770.76 and 60,882.23 is: 91,266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,291.88 : 268,770.76 = 60,882.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,291.88/268,770.76 = 60,882.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,291.88x = 268,770.76 × 60,882.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,291.88x = 16,363,363,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,363,363,227.59/179,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,266.62

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