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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,925.62, 269,869.89 and 59,969.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,925.62, 269,869.89 and 59,969.61 is: 89,948.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,925.62 : 269,869.89 = 59,969.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,925.62/269,869.89 = 59,969.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,925.62x = 269,869.89 × 59,969.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,925.62x = 16,183,992,241.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,183,992,241.46/179,925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,948.24

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