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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,490.70, 269,233.65 and 54,832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,490.70, 269,233.65 and 54,832.30 is: 82,247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,490.70 : 269,233.65 = 54,832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,490.70/269,233.65 = 54,832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,490.70x = 269,233.65 × 54,832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,490.70x = 14,762,700,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,762,700,266.90/179,490.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,247.72

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