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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,475.58, 269,255.24 and 59,523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,475.58, 269,255.24 and 59,523.76 is: 89,299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,475.58 : 269,255.24 = 59,523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,475.58/269,255.24 = 59,523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,475.58x = 269,255.24 × 59,523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,475.58x = 16,027,084,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027,084,546.67/179,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,299.53

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