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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,540.24, 269,349.80 and 53,190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,540.24, 269,349.80 and 53,190.41 is: 79,797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,540.24 : 269,349.80 = 53,190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,540.24/269,349.80 = 53,190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,540.24x = 269,349.80 × 53,190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,540.24x = 14,326,824,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,326,824,682.72/179,540.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,797.29

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