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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,845.10, 269,709.23 and 59,869.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,845.10, 269,709.23 and 59,869.82 is: 89,785.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,845.10 : 269,709.23 = 59,869.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,845.10/269,709.23 = 59,869.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,845.10x = 269,709.23 × 59,869.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,845.10x = 16,147,443,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147,443,876.39/179,845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,785.29

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