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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,162.72, 268,734.32 and 54,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,162.72, 268,734.32 and 54,494 is: 81,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,162.72 : 268,734.32 = 54,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,162.72/268,734.32 = 54,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,162.72x = 268,734.32 × 54,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,162.72x = 14,644,408,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,644,408,034.08/179,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,738.03

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