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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,835.68, 269,563.72 and 59,860.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,835.68, 269,563.72 and 59,860.32 is: 89,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,835.68 : 269,563.72 = 59,860.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,835.68/269,563.72 = 59,860.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,835.68x = 269,563.72 × 59,860.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,835.68x = 16,136,170,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,136,170,539.59/179,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,727.30

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