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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,310.83, 268,901.64 and 59,345.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,310.83, 268,901.64 and 59,345.65 is: 88,997.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,310.83 : 268,901.64 = 59,345.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,310.83/268,901.64 = 59,345.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,310.83x = 268,901.64 × 59,345.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,310.83x = 15,958,141,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958,141,267.36/179,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,997.09

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