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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,962.59, 269,916.14 and 60,021.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,962.59, 269,916.14 and 60,021.65 is: 90,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,962.59 : 269,916.14 = 60,021.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,962.59/269,916.14 = 60,021.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,962.59x = 269,916.14 × 60,021.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,962.59x = 16,200,810,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,810,434.74/179,962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,023.21

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