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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,194.72, 268,832.16 and 54,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,194.72, 268,832.16 and 54,545.44 is: 81,830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,194.72 : 268,832.16 = 54,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,194.72/268,832.16 = 54,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,194.72x = 268,832.16 × 54,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,194.72x = 14,663,568,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,663,568,453.35/179,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,830.36

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