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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,810.74, 269,759.91 and 59,867.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,810.74, 269,759.91 and 59,867.47 is: 89,815.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,810.74 : 269,759.91 = 59,867.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,810.74/269,759.91 = 59,867.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,810.74x = 269,759.91 × 59,867.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,810.74x = 16,149,841,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149,841,970.33/179,810.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,815.78

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