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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,540.98, 269,350.86 and 53,191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,540.98, 269,350.86 and 53,191.10 is: 79,798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,540.98 : 269,350.86 = 53,191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,540.98/269,350.86 = 53,191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,540.98x = 269,350.86 × 53,191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,540.98x = 14,327,068,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,327,068,529.35/179,540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,798.32

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