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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,797.22, 269,739.75 and 59,853.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,797.22, 269,739.75 and 59,853.94 is: 89,795.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,797.22 : 269,739.75 = 59,853.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,797.22/269,739.75 = 59,853.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,797.22x = 269,739.75 × 59,853.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,797.22x = 16,144,987,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144,987,374.49/179,797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,795.53

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