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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,413.88, 269,145.41 and 53,064.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,413.88, 269,145.41 and 53,064.05 is: 79,603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,413.88 : 269,145.41 = 53,064.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,413.88/269,145.41 = 53,064.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,413.88x = 269,145.41 × 53,064.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,413.88x = 14,281,943,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281,943,882.46/179,413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,603.34

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