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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,954.28, 269,903.74 and 60,013.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,954.28, 269,903.74 and 60,013.34 is: 90,010.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,954.28 : 269,903.74 = 60,013.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,954.28/269,903.74 = 60,013.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,954.28x = 269,903.74 × 60,013.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,954.28x = 16,197,824,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197,824,915.89/179,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,010.78

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