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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,585.70, 358,089.46 and 179,053.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,585.70, 358,089.46 and 179,053.07 is: 246,997.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,585.70 : 358,089.46 = 179,053.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,585.70/358,089.46 = 179,053.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,585.70x = 358,089.46 × 179,053.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,585.70x = 64,117,014,909.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117,014,909.56/259,585.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,997.49

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