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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,167.24, 268,789.74 and 54,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,167.24, 268,789.74 and 54,505 is: 81,769.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,167.24 : 268,789.74 = 54,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,167.24/268,789.74 = 54,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,167.24x = 268,789.74 × 54,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,167.24x = 14,650,384,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650,384,778.70/179,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,769.33

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