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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,790.09, 269,729.03 and 59,846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,790.09, 269,729.03 and 59,846.81 is: 89,784.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,790.09 : 269,729.03 = 59,846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,790.09/269,729.03 = 59,846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,790.09x = 269,729.03 × 59,846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,790.09x = 16,142,420,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,420,362.02/179,790.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,784.82

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