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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,701.82, 269,524.15 and 59,748.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,701.82, 269,524.15 and 59,748.79 is: 89,613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,701.82 : 269,524.15 = 59,748.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,701.82/269,524.15 = 59,748.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,701.82x = 269,524.15 × 59,748.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,701.82x = 16,103,741,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103,741,838.28/179,701.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,613.68

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