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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,035.20, 268,541.28 and 54,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,035.20, 268,541.28 and 54,377.28 is: 81,562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,035.20 : 268,541.28 = 54,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,035.20/268,541.28 = 54,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,035.20x = 268,541.28 × 54,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,035.20x = 14,602,544,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,602,544,374.12/179,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,562.42

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