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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,494.72, 269,274.11 and 59,558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,494.72, 269,274.11 and 59,558.88 is: 89,348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,494.72 : 269,274.11 = 59,558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,494.72/269,274.11 = 59,558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,494.72x = 269,274.11 × 59,558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,494.72x = 16,037,664,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037,664,404.60/179,494.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,348.95

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