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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,684.31, 269,554.95 and 59,745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,684.31, 269,554.95 and 59,745.72 is: 89,628.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,684.31 : 269,554.95 = 59,745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,684.31/269,554.95 = 59,745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,684.31x = 269,554.95 × 59,745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,684.31x = 16,104,754,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104,754,567.31/179,684.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,628.05

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