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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,175, 268,789.02 and 59,244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,175, 268,789.02 and 59,244.37 is: 88,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,175 : 268,789.02 = 59,244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,175/268,789.02 = 59,244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,175x = 268,789.02 × 59,244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,175x = 15,924,236,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924,236,152.82/179,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,875.32

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