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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,710.28, 269,507.04 and 59,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,710.28, 269,507.04 and 59,735 is: 89,583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,710.28 : 269,507.04 = 59,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,710.28/269,507.04 = 59,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,710.28x = 269,507.04 × 59,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,710.28x = 16,099,003,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,099,003,034.40/179,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,583.09

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