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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,472.92, 269,142.32 and 59,507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,472.92, 269,142.32 and 59,507.87 is: 89,239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,472.92 : 269,142.32 = 59,507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,472.92/269,142.32 = 59,507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,472.92x = 269,142.32 × 59,507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,472.92x = 16,016,084,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,016,084,993.12/179,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,239.57

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