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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,473.92, 269,143.82 and 59,508.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,473.92, 269,143.82 and 59,508.87 is: 89,241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,473.92 : 269,143.82 = 59,508.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,473.92/269,143.82 = 59,508.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,473.92x = 269,143.82 × 59,508.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,473.92x = 16,016,444,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,016,444,595.68/179,473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,241.07

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