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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,995.52, 266,993.28 and 59,633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,995.52, 266,993.28 and 59,633.28 is: 89,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,995.52 : 266,993.28 = 59,633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,995.52/266,993.28 = 59,633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,995.52x = 266,993.28 × 59,633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,995.52x = 15,921,685,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921,685,024.36/177,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,449.92

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