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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,957.88, 269,909.13 and 60,016.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,957.88, 269,909.13 and 60,016.94 is: 90,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,957.88 : 269,909.13 = 60,016.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,957.88/269,909.13 = 60,016.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,957.88x = 269,909.13 × 60,016.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,957.88x = 16,199,118,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199,118,711.12/179,957.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,016.17

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