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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,263.72, 268,885.86 and 54,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,263.72, 268,885.86 and 54,595 is: 81,889.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,263.72 : 268,885.86 = 54,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,263.72/268,885.86 = 54,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,263.72x = 268,885.86 × 54,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,263.72x = 14,679,823,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,679,823,526.70/179,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,889.54

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