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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,059.84, 268,607.34 and 65,238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,059.84, 268,607.34 and 65,238.64 is: 97,864.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,059.84 : 268,607.34 = 65,238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,059.84/268,607.34 = 65,238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,059.84x = 268,607.34 × 65,238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,059.84x = 17,523,577,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523,577,555.62/179,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,864.37

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