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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,427.43, 269,193.77 and 53,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,427.43, 269,193.77 and 53,071 is: 79,622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,427.43 : 269,193.77 = 53,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,427.43/269,193.77 = 53,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,427.43x = 269,193.77 × 53,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,427.43x = 14,286,382,567.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286,382,567.67/179,427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,622.07

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