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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,586.82, 358,091.01 and 179,054.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,586.82, 358,091.01 and 179,054.19 is: 246,999.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,586.82 : 358,091.01 = 179,054.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,586.82/358,091.01 = 179,054.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,586.82x = 358,091.01 × 179,054.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,586.82x = 64,117,695,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117,695,741.83/259,586.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,999.04

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