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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,958.88, 269,910.63 and 60,017.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,958.88, 269,910.63 and 60,017.94 is: 90,017.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,958.88 : 269,910.63 = 60,017.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,958.88/269,910.63 = 60,017.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,958.88x = 269,910.63 × 60,017.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,958.88x = 16,199,479,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199,479,996.70/179,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,017.68

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