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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,024.12, 267,079.86 and 53,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,024.12, 267,079.86 and 53,365 is: 80,060.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,024.12 : 267,079.86 = 53,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,024.12/267,079.86 = 53,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,024.12x = 267,079.86 × 53,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,024.12x = 14,252,716,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252,716,728.90/178,024.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,060.59

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