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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,251.82, 268,833.09 and 54,591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,251.82, 268,833.09 and 54,591.02 is: 81,872.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,251.82 : 268,833.09 = 54,591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,251.82/268,833.09 = 54,591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,251.82x = 268,833.09 × 54,591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,251.82x = 14,675,872,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675,872,592.85/179,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,872.93

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