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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,213.24, 268,858.74 and 54,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,213.24, 268,858.74 and 54,551 is: 81,838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,213.24 : 268,858.74 = 54,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,213.24/268,858.74 = 54,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,213.24x = 268,858.74 × 54,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,213.24x = 14,666,513,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,666,513,125.74/179,213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,838.33

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