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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,315.62, 268,895.64 and 60,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,315.62, 268,895.64 and 60,955.18 is: 91,406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,315.62 : 268,895.64 = 60,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,315.62/268,895.64 = 60,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,315.62x = 268,895.64 × 60,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,315.62x = 16,390,582,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,390,582,137.42/179,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,406.33

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