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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,129.24, 268,684.12 and 54,460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,129.24, 268,684.12 and 54,460.52 is: 81,687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,129.24 : 268,684.12 = 54,460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,129.24/268,684.12 = 54,460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,129.24x = 268,684.12 × 54,460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,129.24x = 14,632,676,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,632,676,890.94/179,129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,687.82

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