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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,731.94, 269,629.62 and 61,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,731.94, 269,629.62 and 61,375.54 is: 92,074.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,731.94 : 269,629.62 = 61,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,731.94/269,629.62 = 61,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,731.94x = 269,629.62 × 61,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,731.94x = 16,548,663,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548,663,527.49/179,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,074.14

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