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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,771.52, 269,591.04 and 59,806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,771.52, 269,591.04 and 59,806.08 is: 89,687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,771.52 : 269,591.04 = 59,806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,771.52/269,591.04 = 59,806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,771.52x = 269,591.04 × 59,806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,771.52x = 16,123,183,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,123,183,305.52/179,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,687.08

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