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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,083.67, 268,567.58 and 59,113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,083.67, 268,567.58 and 59,113.67 is: 88,651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,083.67 : 268,567.58 = 59,113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,083.67/268,567.58 = 59,113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,083.67x = 268,567.58 × 59,113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,083.67x = 15,876,014,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,876,014,101.76/179,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,651.38

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