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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,233.70, 268,850.55 and 54,574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,233.70, 268,850.55 and 54,574.70 is: 81,862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,233.70 : 268,850.55 = 54,574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,233.70/268,850.55 = 54,574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,233.70x = 268,850.55 × 54,574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,233.70x = 14,672,438,111.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672,438,111.09/179,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,862.05

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