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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,347.77, 269,021.66 and 54,687.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,347.77, 269,021.66 and 54,687.69 is: 82,031.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,347.77 : 269,021.66 = 54,687.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,347.77/269,021.66 = 54,687.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,347.77x = 269,021.66 × 54,687.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,347.77x = 14,712,172,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,712,172,871.93/179,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,031.54

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