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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,715.66, 269,544.86 and 59,762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,715.66, 269,544.86 and 59,762.62 is: 89,634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,715.66 : 269,544.86 = 59,762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,715.66/269,544.86 = 59,762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,715.66x = 269,544.86 × 59,762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,715.66x = 16,108,707,041.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,108,707,041.13/179,715.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,634.41

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