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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,265.59, 268,898.40 and 59,290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,265.59, 268,898.40 and 59,290.34 is: 88,935.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,265.59 : 268,898.40 = 59,290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,265.59/268,898.40 = 59,290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,265.59x = 268,898.40 × 59,290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,265.59x = 15,943,076,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,943,076,216.96/179,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,935.51

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