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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,057.36, 268,592.04 and 54,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,057.36, 268,592.04 and 54,398 is: 81,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,057.36 : 268,592.04 = 54,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,057.36/268,592.04 = 54,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,057.36x = 268,592.04 × 54,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,057.36x = 14,610,869,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,610,869,791.92/179,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,598.82

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