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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,264.72, 268,887.36 and 54,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,264.72, 268,887.36 and 54,596 is: 81,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,264.72 : 268,887.36 = 54,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,264.72/268,887.36 = 54,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,264.72x = 268,887.36 × 54,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,264.72x = 14,680,174,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,680,174,306.56/179,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,891.04

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