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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,544.98, 269,356.86 and 53,195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,544.98, 269,356.86 and 53,195.10 is: 79,804.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,544.98 : 269,356.86 = 53,195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,544.98/269,356.86 = 53,195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,544.98x = 269,356.86 × 53,195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,544.98x = 14,328,465,103.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,328,465,103.39/179,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,804.32

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