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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,999.32, 270,006.24 and 61,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,999.32, 270,006.24 and 61,682.62 is: 92,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,999.32 : 270,006.24 = 61,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,999.32/270,006.24 = 61,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,999.32x = 270,006.24 × 61,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,999.32x = 16,654,692,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,654,692,299.55/179,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,526.42

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