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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,806, 269,752.76 and 59,862.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,806, 269,752.76 and 59,862.64 is: 89,808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,806 : 269,752.76 = 59,862.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,806/269,752.76 = 59,862.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,806x = 269,752.76 × 59,862.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,806x = 16,148,112,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,112,360.89/179,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,808.53

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