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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,241.33, 268,902.50 and 59,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,241.33, 268,902.50 and 59,298 is: 88,960.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,241.33 : 268,902.50 = 59,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,241.33/268,902.50 = 59,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,241.33x = 268,902.50 × 59,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,241.33x = 15,945,380,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945,380,593.25/179,241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,960.40

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