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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,312.72, 269,009.40 and 54,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,312.72, 269,009.40 and 54,666.32 is: 82,011.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,312.72 : 269,009.40 = 54,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,312.72/269,009.40 = 54,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,312.72x = 269,009.40 × 54,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,312.72x = 14,705,753,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,705,753,943.41/179,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,011.77

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