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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,501.16, 269,289.09 and 53,131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,501.16, 269,289.09 and 53,131.44 is: 79,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,501.16 : 269,289.09 = 53,131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,501.16/269,289.09 = 53,131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,501.16x = 269,289.09 × 53,131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,501.16x = 14,307,717,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307,717,127.99/179,501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,708.22

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