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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,972.22, 269,853.84 and 61,611.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,972.22, 269,853.84 and 61,611.78 is: 92,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,972.22 : 269,853.84 = 61,611.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,972.22/269,853.84 = 61,611.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,972.22x = 269,853.84 × 61,611.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,972.22x = 16,626,175,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626,175,422.24/179,972.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,381.90

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