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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,423.15, 269,187.34 and 53,066.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,423.15, 269,187.34 and 53,066.71 is: 79,615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,423.15 : 269,187.34 = 53,066.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,423.15/269,187.34 = 53,066.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,423.15x = 269,187.34 × 53,066.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,423.15x = 14,284,885,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284,885,701.82/179,423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,615.62

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