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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,294.24, 268,966.02 and 60,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,294.24, 268,966.02 and 60,933.80 is: 91,409.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,294.24 : 268,966.02 = 60,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,294.24/268,966.02 = 60,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,294.24x = 268,966.02 × 60,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,294.24x = 16,389,121,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389,121,669.48/179,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,409.08

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