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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,975.22, 269,858.34 and 61,614.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,975.22, 269,858.34 and 61,614.78 is: 92,386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,975.22 : 269,858.34 = 61,614.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,975.22/269,858.34 = 61,614.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,975.22x = 269,858.34 × 61,614.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,975.22x = 16,627,262,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,627,262,250.27/179,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,386.40

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