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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,266.13, 268,899.14 and 54,607.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,266.13, 268,899.14 and 54,607.13 is: 81,910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,266.13 : 268,899.14 = 54,607.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,266.13/268,899.14 = 54,607.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,266.13x = 268,899.14 × 54,607.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,266.13x = 14,683,810,095.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,683,810,095.26/179,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,910.68

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