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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,526.83, 269,329.73 and 53,176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,526.83, 269,329.73 and 53,176.95 is: 79,777.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,526.83 : 269,329.73 = 53,176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,526.83/269,329.73 = 53,176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,526.83x = 269,329.73 × 53,176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,526.83x = 14,322,133,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,322,133,319.84/179,526.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,777.12

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