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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,525.52, 269,278.56 and 54,866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,525.52, 269,278.56 and 54,866.52 is: 82,296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,525.52 : 269,278.56 = 54,866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,525.52/269,278.56 = 54,866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,525.52x = 269,278.56 × 54,866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,525.52x = 14,774,377,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774,377,497.81/179,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,296.81

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