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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,803.24, 269,748.76 and 59,859.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,803.24, 269,748.76 and 59,859.96 is: 89,804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,803.24 : 269,748.76 = 59,859.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,803.24/269,748.76 = 59,859.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,803.24x = 269,748.76 × 59,859.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,803.24x = 16,147,149,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147,149,983.65/179,803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,804.56

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