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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,493.72, 269,272.61 and 59,557.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,493.72, 269,272.61 and 59,557.88 is: 89,347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,493.72 : 269,272.61 = 59,557.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,493.72/269,272.61 = 59,557.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,493.72x = 269,272.61 × 59,557.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,493.72x = 16,037,304,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037,304,149.51/179,493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,347.44

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