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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,444.29, 269,205.84 and 53,074.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,444.29, 269,205.84 and 53,074.66 is: 79,623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,444.29 : 269,205.84 = 53,074.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,444.29/269,205.84 = 53,074.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,444.29x = 269,205.84 × 53,074.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,444.29x = 14,288,008,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,288,008,428.01/179,444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,623.64

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