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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,847.36, 269,712.61 and 59,872.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,847.36, 269,712.61 and 59,872.07 is: 89,788.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,847.36 : 269,712.61 = 59,872.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,847.36/269,712.61 = 59,872.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,847.36x = 269,712.61 × 59,872.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,847.36x = 16,148,252,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,252,790.40/179,847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,788.66

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