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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,318.44, 269,013.30 and 60,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,318.44, 269,013.30 and 60,958 is: 91,449.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,318.44 : 269,013.30 = 60,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,318.44/269,013.30 = 60,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,318.44x = 269,013.30 × 60,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,318.44x = 16,398,512,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,398,512,741.40/179,318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,449.12

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