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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,861.54, 269,728.97 and 59,885.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,861.54, 269,728.97 and 59,885.91 is: 89,807.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,861.54 : 269,728.97 = 59,885.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,861.54/269,728.97 = 59,885.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,861.54x = 269,728.97 × 59,885.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,861.54x = 16,152,964,821.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,152,964,821.81/179,861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,807.78

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