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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,890.81, 269,832.44 and 59,956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,890.81, 269,832.44 and 59,956.44 is: 89,933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,890.81 : 269,832.44 = 59,956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,890.81/269,832.44 = 59,956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,890.81x = 269,832.44 × 59,956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,890.81x = 16,178,192,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178,192,648.80/179,890.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,933.40

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