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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,503.71, 269,160.33 and 53,126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,503.71, 269,160.33 and 53,126.55 is: 79,661.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,503.71 : 269,160.33 = 53,126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,503.71/269,160.33 = 53,126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,503.71x = 269,160.33 × 53,126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,503.71x = 14,299,559,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,299,559,729.76/179,503.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,661.64

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