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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,953.28, 269,902.25 and 60,012.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,953.28, 269,902.25 and 60,012.33 is: 90,009.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,953.28 : 269,902.25 = 60,012.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,953.28/269,902.25 = 60,012.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,953.28x = 269,902.25 × 60,012.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,953.28x = 16,197,462,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197,462,894.74/179,953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,009.27

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