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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,882.63, 269,820.25 and 59,948.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,882.63, 269,820.25 and 59,948.29 is: 89,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,882.63 : 269,820.25 = 59,948.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,882.63/269,820.25 = 59,948.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,882.63x = 269,820.25 × 59,948.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,882.63x = 16,175,262,922.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,262,922.83/179,882.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,921.20

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