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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,442.57, 269,163.82 and 53,072.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,442.57, 269,163.82 and 53,072.97 is: 79,609.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,442.57 : 269,163.82 = 53,072.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,442.57/269,163.82 = 53,072.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,442.57x = 269,163.82 × 53,072.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,442.57x = 14,285,323,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,285,323,343.95/179,442.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,609.44

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