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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,013.72, 268,559.82 and 54,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,013.72, 268,559.82 and 54,364.44 is: 81,558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,013.72 : 268,559.82 = 54,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,013.72/268,559.82 = 54,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,013.72x = 268,559.82 × 54,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,013.72x = 14,600,104,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600,104,220.80/179,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,558.58

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