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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,844.41, 269,708.21 and 59,869.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,844.41, 269,708.21 and 59,869.13 is: 89,784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,844.41 : 269,708.21 = 59,869.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,844.41/269,708.21 = 59,869.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,844.41x = 269,708.21 × 59,869.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,844.41x = 16,147,195,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147,195,886.56/179,844.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,784.25

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