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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,428.77, 269,079.98 and 53,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,428.77, 269,079.98 and 53,035.36 is: 79,534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,428.77 : 269,079.98 = 53,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,428.77/269,079.98 = 53,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,428.77x = 269,079.98 × 53,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,428.77x = 14,270,752,670.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,270,752,670.22/179,428.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,534.36

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