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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,543.48, 269,222.94 and 53,167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,543.48, 269,222.94 and 53,167.85 is: 79,724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,543.48 : 269,222.94 = 53,167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,543.48/269,222.94 = 53,167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,543.48x = 269,222.94 × 53,167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,543.48x = 14,314,004,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,314,004,890.48/179,543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,724.45

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