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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,239.42, 268,902.78 and 54,580.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,239.42, 268,902.78 and 54,580.42 is: 81,883.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,239.42 : 268,902.78 = 54,580.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,239.42/268,902.78 = 54,580.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,239.42x = 268,902.78 × 54,580.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,239.42x = 14,676,826,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,676,826,671.57/179,239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,883.92

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