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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,033.58, 268,492.84 and 59,063.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,033.58, 268,492.84 and 59,063.57 is: 88,576.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,033.58 : 268,492.84 = 59,063.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,033.58/268,492.84 = 59,063.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,033.58x = 268,492.84 × 59,063.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,033.58x = 15,858,145,649.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858,145,649.84/179,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,576.38

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