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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,267.13, 268,900.64 and 54,608.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,267.13, 268,900.64 and 54,608.13 is: 81,912.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,267.13 : 268,900.64 = 54,608.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,267.13/268,900.64 = 54,608.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,267.13x = 268,900.64 × 54,608.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,267.13x = 14,684,161,106.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,684,161,106.20/179,267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,912.18

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