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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,327.52, 268,991.28 and 54,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,327.52, 268,991.28 and 54,667.44 is: 82,001.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,327.52 : 268,991.28 = 54,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,327.52/268,991.28 = 54,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,327.52x = 268,991.28 × 54,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,327.52x = 14,705,064,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,705,064,659.92/179,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,001.16

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