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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,810.30, 269,715.45 and 61,453.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,810.30, 269,715.45 and 61,453.10 is: 92,179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,810.30 : 269,715.45 = 61,453.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,810.30/269,715.45 = 61,453.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,810.30x = 269,715.45 × 61,453.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,810.30x = 16,574,850,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,574,850,520.40/179,810.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,179.65

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