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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,710.79, 269,530.95 and 59,748.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,710.79, 269,530.95 and 59,748.98 is: 89,611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,710.79 : 269,530.95 = 59,748.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,710.79/269,530.95 = 59,748.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,710.79x = 269,530.95 × 59,748.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,710.79x = 16,104,199,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104,199,340.93/179,710.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,611.76

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