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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,170.49, 268,794.62 and 54,508.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,170.49, 268,794.62 and 54,508.25 is: 81,774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,170.49 : 268,794.62 = 54,508.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,170.49/268,794.62 = 54,508.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,170.49x = 268,794.62 × 54,508.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,170.49x = 14,651,524,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,651,524,345.62/179,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,774.20

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