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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,952.28, 269,900.75 and 60,011.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,952.28, 269,900.75 and 60,011.33 is: 90,007.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,952.28 : 269,900.75 = 60,011.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,952.28/269,900.75 = 60,011.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,952.28x = 269,900.75 × 60,011.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,952.28x = 16,197,102,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197,102,975.50/179,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,007.77

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