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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,184.60, 268,776.90 and 54,561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,184.60, 268,776.90 and 54,561.24 is: 81,841.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,184.60 : 268,776.90 = 54,561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,184.60/268,776.90 = 54,561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,184.60x = 268,776.90 × 54,561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,184.60x = 14,664,800,947.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,664,800,947.36/179,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,841.86

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