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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,324.16, 268,986.18 and 59,348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,324.16, 268,986.18 and 59,348.88 is: 89,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,324.16 : 268,986.18 = 59,348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,324.16/268,986.18 = 59,348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,324.16x = 268,986.18 × 59,348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,324.16x = 15,964,028,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964,028,518.48/179,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,023.30

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