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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,363.24, 269,082.82 and 59,413.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,363.24, 269,082.82 and 59,413.41 is: 89,132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,363.24 : 269,082.82 = 59,413.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,363.24/269,082.82 = 59,413.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,363.24x = 269,082.82 × 59,413.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,363.24x = 15,987,127,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,987,127,760.08/179,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,132.69

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