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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,346.72, 269,059.68 and 54,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,346.72, 269,059.68 and 54,697.44 is: 82,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,346.72 : 269,059.68 = 54,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,346.72/269,059.68 = 54,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,346.72x = 269,059.68 × 54,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,346.72x = 14,716,875,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,716,875,703.22/179,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,058.24

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