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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,184, 156,359.79 and 54,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104,184, 156,359.79 and 54,279 is: 81,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,184 : 156,359.79 = 54,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,184/156,359.79 = 54,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,184x = 156,359.79 × 54,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,184x = 8,487,053,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487,053,041.41/104,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,462.15

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