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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,607.68, 269,223.60 and 61,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,607.68, 269,223.60 and 61,237.52 is: 91,792.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,607.68 : 269,223.60 = 61,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,607.68/269,223.60 = 61,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,607.68x = 269,223.60 × 61,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,607.68x = 16,486,585,589.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,486,585,589.47/179,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,792.21

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