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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,791.09, 269,730.53 and 59,847.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,791.09, 269,730.53 and 59,847.81 is: 89,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,791.09 : 269,730.53 = 59,847.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,791.09/269,730.53 = 59,847.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,791.09x = 269,730.53 × 59,847.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,791.09x = 16,142,779,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,779,862.75/179,791.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,786.32

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