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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,891.52, 269,773.92 and 59,915.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,891.52, 269,773.92 and 59,915.92 is: 89,852.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,891.52 : 269,773.92 = 59,915.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,891.52/269,773.92 = 59,915.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,891.52x = 269,773.92 × 59,915.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,891.52x = 16,163,752,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,163,752,608.81/179,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,852.78

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