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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,618.96, 269,426.28 and 61,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,618.96, 269,426.28 and 61,373 is: 92,058.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,618.96 : 269,426.28 = 61,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,618.96/269,426.28 = 61,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,618.96x = 269,426.28 × 61,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,618.96x = 16,535,499,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535,499,082.44/179,618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,058.76

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