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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,130.24, 268,685.62 and 54,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,130.24, 268,685.62 and 54,461.52 is: 81,689.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,130.24 : 268,685.62 = 54,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,130.24/268,685.62 = 54,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,130.24x = 268,685.62 × 54,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,130.24x = 14,633,027,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,633,027,267.34/179,130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,689.32

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