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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,538.98, 269,347.86 and 53,189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,538.98, 269,347.86 and 53,189.10 is: 79,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,538.98 : 269,347.86 = 53,189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,538.98/269,347.86 = 53,189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,538.98x = 269,347.86 × 53,189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,538.98x = 14,326,369,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,326,369,921.35/179,538.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,795.32

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