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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,394.92, 269,104.86 and 53,033.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,394.92, 269,104.86 and 53,033.48 is: 79,553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,394.92 : 269,104.86 = 53,033.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,394.92/269,104.86 = 53,033.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,394.92x = 269,104.86 × 53,033.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,394.92x = 14,271,567,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,271,567,210.71/179,394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,553.91

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