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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,861.87, 269,819.45 and 59,879.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,861.87, 269,819.45 and 59,879.63 is: 89,828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,861.87 : 269,819.45 = 59,879.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,861.87/269,819.45 = 59,879.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,861.87x = 269,819.45 × 59,879.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,861.87x = 16,156,687,184.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156,687,184.31/179,861.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,828.31

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