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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,883.14, 269,821.00 and 59,948.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,883.14, 269,821.00 and 59,948.79 is: 89,921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,883.14 : 269,821.00 = 59,948.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,883.14/269,821.00 = 59,948.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,883.14x = 269,821.00 × 59,948.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,883.14x = 16,175,442,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,442,166.85/179,883.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,921.95

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