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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,701.51, 269,523.68 and 59,748.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,701.51, 269,523.68 and 59,748.49 is: 89,613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,701.51 : 269,523.68 = 59,748.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,701.51/269,523.68 = 59,748.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,701.51x = 269,523.68 × 59,748.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,701.51x = 16,103,632,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103,632,899.24/179,701.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,613.23

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