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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,214.24, 268,860.24 and 54,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,214.24, 268,860.24 and 54,552 is: 81,839.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,214.24 : 268,860.24 = 54,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,214.24/268,860.24 = 54,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,214.24x = 268,860.24 × 54,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,214.24x = 14,666,863,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,666,863,812.48/179,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,839.83

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