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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,443.29, 269,204.34 and 53,073.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,443.29, 269,204.34 and 53,073.66 is: 79,622.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,443.29 : 269,204.34 = 53,073.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,443.29/269,204.34 = 53,073.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,443.29x = 269,204.34 × 53,073.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,443.29x = 14,287,659,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,287,659,611.68/179,443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,622.14

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