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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,411.13, 269,160.81 and 53,050.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,411.13, 269,160.81 and 53,050.71 is: 79,589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,411.13 : 269,160.81 = 53,050.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,411.13/269,160.81 = 53,050.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,411.13x = 269,160.81 × 53,050.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,411.13x = 14,279,172,074.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279,172,074.68/179,411.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,589.11

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