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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,510.52, 269,256.03 and 54,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,510.52, 269,256.03 and 54,851.52 is: 82,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,510.52 : 269,256.03 = 54,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,510.52/269,256.03 = 54,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,510.52x = 269,256.03 × 54,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,510.52x = 14,769,102,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,769,102,514.67/179,510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,274.30

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