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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,666.56, 269,528.40 and 59,727.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,666.56, 269,528.40 and 59,727.76 is: 89,601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,666.56 : 269,528.40 = 59,727.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,666.56/269,528.40 = 59,727.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,666.56x = 269,528.40 × 59,727.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,666.56x = 16,098,327,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,098,327,588.38/179,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,601.13

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