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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,565.43, 269,289.53 and 59,590.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,565.43, 269,289.53 and 59,590.15 is: 89,365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,565.43 : 269,289.53 = 59,590.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,565.43/269,289.53 = 59,590.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,565.43x = 269,289.53 × 59,590.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,565.43x = 16,047,004,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047,004,588.37/179,565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,365.78

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