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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.43, 269,625.87 and 61,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.43, 269,625.87 and 61,373.04 is: 92,070.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.43 : 269,625.87 = 61,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.43/269,625.87 = 61,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.43x = 269,625.87 × 61,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.43x = 16,547,759,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547,759,304.54/179,729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,070.39

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