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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,040, 268,502.59 and 59,070.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,040, 268,502.59 and 59,070.07 is: 88,586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,040 : 268,502.59 = 59,070.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,040/268,502.59 = 59,070.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,040x = 268,502.59 × 59,070.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,040x = 15,860,466,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,860,466,786.48/179,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,586.16

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