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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,262.72, 268,884.36 and 54,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,262.72, 268,884.36 and 54,594 is: 81,888.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,262.72 : 268,884.36 = 54,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,262.72/268,884.36 = 54,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,262.72x = 268,884.36 × 54,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,262.72x = 14,679,472,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,679,472,749.84/179,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,888.04

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