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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,706.28, 269,501.04 and 59,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,706.28, 269,501.04 and 59,731 is: 89,577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,706.28 : 269,501.04 = 59,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,706.28/269,501.04 = 59,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,706.28x = 269,501.04 × 59,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,706.28x = 16,097,566,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,097,566,620.24/179,706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,577.10

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