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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,950.28, 269,897.75 and 60,009.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,950.28, 269,897.75 and 60,009.33 is: 90,004.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,950.28 : 269,897.75 = 60,009.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,950.28/269,897.75 = 60,009.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,950.28x = 269,897.75 × 60,009.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,950.28x = 16,196,383,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196,383,155.25/179,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,004.77

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