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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,299.02, 268,948.26 and 54,640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,299.02, 268,948.26 and 54,640.02 is: 81,959.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,299.02 : 268,948.26 = 54,640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,299.02/268,948.26 = 54,640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,299.02x = 268,948.26 × 54,640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,299.02x = 14,695,338,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695,338,305.37/179,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,959.95

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