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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,501.66, 269,289.84 and 53,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,501.66, 269,289.84 and 53,131.94 is: 79,708.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,501.66 : 269,289.84 = 53,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,501.66/269,289.84 = 53,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,501.66x = 269,289.84 × 53,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,501.66x = 14,307,891,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307,891,621.49/179,501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,708.97

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