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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,961.09, 269,913.89 and 60,020.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,961.09, 269,913.89 and 60,020.15 is: 90,020.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,961.09 : 269,913.89 = 60,020.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,961.09/269,913.89 = 60,020.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,961.09x = 269,913.89 × 60,020.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,961.09x = 16,200,270,515.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,270,515.21/179,961.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,020.96

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