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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,843.41, 269,706.71 and 59,868.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,843.41, 269,706.71 and 59,868.13 is: 89,782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,843.41 : 269,706.71 = 59,868.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,843.41/269,706.71 = 59,868.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,843.41x = 269,706.71 × 59,868.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,843.41x = 16,146,836,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,146,836,779.05/179,843.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,782.76

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