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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,872.47, 269,820.38 and 59,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,872.47, 269,820.38 and 59,924.30 is: 89,890.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,872.47 : 269,820.38 = 59,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,872.47/269,820.38 = 59,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,872.47x = 269,820.38 × 59,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,872.47x = 16,168,796,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,168,796,197.94/179,872.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,890.33

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