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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,229.24, 268,882.74 and 54,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,229.24, 268,882.74 and 54,567 is: 81,862.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,229.24 : 268,882.74 = 54,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,229.24/268,882.74 = 54,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,229.24x = 268,882.74 × 54,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,229.24x = 14,672,124,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672,124,473.58/179,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,862.34

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