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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,544.14, 269,233.40 and 53,139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,544.14, 269,233.40 and 53,139.18 is: 79,684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,544.14 : 269,233.40 = 53,139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,544.14/269,233.40 = 53,139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,544.14x = 269,233.40 × 53,139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,544.14x = 14,306,842,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,306,842,237.46/179,544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,684.26

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