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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,786.59, 269,490.31 and 59,811.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,786.59, 269,490.31 and 59,811.49 is: 89,654.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,786.59 : 269,490.31 = 59,811.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,786.59/269,490.31 = 59,811.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,786.59x = 269,490.31 × 59,811.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,786.59x = 16,118,617,169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,118,617,169.00/179,786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,654.17

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