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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,807.03, 269,725.12 and 59,859.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,807.03, 269,725.12 and 59,859.65 is: 89,794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,807.03 : 269,725.12 = 59,859.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,807.03/269,725.12 = 59,859.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,807.03x = 269,725.12 × 59,859.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,807.03x = 16,145,651,279.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145,651,279.41/179,807.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,794.33

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