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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,427.17, 269,193.39 and 53,070.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,427.17, 269,193.39 and 53,070.75 is: 79,621.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,427.17 : 269,193.39 = 53,070.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,427.17/269,193.39 = 53,070.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,427.17x = 269,193.39 × 53,070.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,427.17x = 14,286,295,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286,295,235.02/179,427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,621.69

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