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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,844.91, 269,708.96 and 59,869.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,844.91, 269,708.96 and 59,869.63 is: 89,785.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,844.91 : 269,708.96 = 59,869.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,844.91/269,708.96 = 59,869.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,844.91x = 269,708.96 × 59,869.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,844.91x = 16,147,375,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147,375,642.88/179,844.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,785.00

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