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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,009.58, 268,485.18 and 54,350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,009.58, 268,485.18 and 54,350.58 is: 81,517.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,009.58 : 268,485.18 = 54,350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,009.58/268,485.18 = 54,350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,009.58x = 268,485.18 × 54,350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,009.58x = 14,592,325,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592,325,254.40/179,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,517.01

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