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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,922.67, 269,882.79 and 59,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,922.67, 269,882.79 and 59,988.80 is: 89,982.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,922.67 : 269,882.79 = 59,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,922.67/269,882.79 = 59,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,922.67x = 269,882.79 × 59,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,922.67x = 16,189,945,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,189,945,162.50/179,922.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,982.80

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