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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,406.29, 269,107.92 and 53,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,406.29, 269,107.92 and 53,055 is: 79,582.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,406.29 : 269,107.92 = 53,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,406.29/269,107.92 = 53,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,406.29x = 269,107.92 × 53,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,406.29x = 14,277,520,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277,520,695.60/179,406.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,582.05

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