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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,127.24, 268,681.12 and 54,458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,127.24, 268,681.12 and 54,458.52 is: 81,684.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,127.24 : 268,681.12 = 54,458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,127.24/268,681.12 = 54,458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,127.24x = 268,681.12 × 54,458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,127.24x = 14,631,976,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,631,976,147.14/179,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,684.82

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