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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,870.98, 269,511.18 and 61,477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,870.98, 269,511.18 and 61,477.72 is: 92,115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,870.98 : 269,511.18 = 61,477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,870.98/269,511.18 = 61,477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,870.98x = 269,511.18 × 61,477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,870.98x = 16,568,932,860.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,568,932,860.91/179,870.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,115.65

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