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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,567.68, 269,292.91 and 59,592.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,567.68, 269,292.91 and 59,592.41 is: 89,369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,567.68 : 269,292.91 = 59,592.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,567.68/269,292.91 = 59,592.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,567.68x = 269,292.91 × 59,592.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,567.68x = 16,047,811,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047,811,858.39/179,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,369.16

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