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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,705.54, 269,457.15 and 59,698.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,705.54, 269,457.15 and 59,698.25 is: 89,513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,705.54 : 269,457.15 = 59,698.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,705.54/269,457.15 = 59,698.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,705.54x = 269,457.15 × 59,698.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,705.54x = 16,086,120,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,086,120,304.99/179,705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,513.77

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