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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,604, 269,426.86 and 59,671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,604, 269,426.86 and 59,671.66 is: 89,514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,604 : 269,426.86 = 59,671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,604/269,426.86 = 59,671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,604x = 269,426.86 × 59,671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,604x = 16,077,147,984.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,077,147,984.79/179,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,514.42

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