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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,317.44, 269,011.80 and 60,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,317.44, 269,011.80 and 60,957 is: 91,447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,317.44 : 269,011.80 = 60,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,317.44/269,011.80 = 60,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,317.44x = 269,011.80 × 60,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,317.44x = 16,398,152,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,398,152,292.60/179,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,447.62

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