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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,953.38, 269,902.38 and 60,012.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,953.38, 269,902.38 and 60,012.43 is: 90,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,953.38 : 269,902.38 = 60,012.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,953.38/269,902.38 = 60,012.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,953.38x = 269,902.38 × 60,012.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,953.38x = 16,197,497,236.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197,497,236.87/179,953.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,009.41

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