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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,163.93, 268,784.77 and 54,501.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,163.93, 268,784.77 and 54,501.69 is: 81,764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,163.93 : 268,784.77 = 54,501.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,163.93/268,784.77 = 54,501.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,163.93x = 268,784.77 × 54,501.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,163.93x = 14,649,224,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,649,224,211.26/179,163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,764.36

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