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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,617.96, 269,424.78 and 61,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,617.96, 269,424.78 and 61,372 is: 92,057.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,617.96 : 269,424.78 = 61,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,617.96/269,424.78 = 61,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,617.96x = 269,424.78 × 61,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,617.96x = 16,535,137,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535,137,598.16/179,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,057.26

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