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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,727.93, 269,623.62 and 61,371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,727.93, 269,623.62 and 61,371.54 is: 92,068.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,727.93 : 269,623.62 = 61,371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,727.93/269,623.62 = 61,371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,727.93x = 269,623.62 × 61,371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,727.93x = 16,547,216,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547,216,779.77/179,727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,068.14

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