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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,185.85, 268,778.78 and 54,562.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,185.85, 268,778.78 and 54,562.49 is: 81,843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,185.85 : 268,778.78 = 54,562.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,185.85/268,778.78 = 54,562.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,185.85x = 268,778.78 × 54,562.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,185.85x = 14,665,239,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665,239,495.96/179,185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,843.74

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