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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,884.14, 269,822.49 and 59,949.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,884.14, 269,822.49 and 59,949.79 is: 89,923.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,884.14 : 269,822.49 = 59,949.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,884.14/269,822.49 = 59,949.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,884.14x = 269,822.49 × 59,949.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,884.14x = 16,175,801,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,801,612.78/179,884.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,923.45

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