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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,538.37, 269,215.77 and 59,552.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,538.37, 269,215.77 and 59,552.01 is: 89,297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,538.37 : 269,215.77 = 59,552.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,538.37/269,215.77 = 59,552.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,538.37x = 269,215.77 × 59,552.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,538.37x = 16,032,340,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,032,340,227.20/179,538.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,297.57

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