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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,789.16, 269,683.90 and 61,461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,789.16, 269,683.90 and 61,461.48 is: 92,192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,789.16 : 269,683.90 = 61,461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,789.16/269,683.90 = 61,461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,789.16x = 269,683.90 × 61,461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,789.16x = 16,575,171,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,575,171,626.17/179,789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,192.27

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