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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,546.22, 269,318.88 and 53,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,546.22, 269,318.88 and 53,196.30 is: 79,794.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,546.22 : 269,318.88 = 53,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,546.22/269,318.88 = 53,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,546.22x = 269,318.88 × 53,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,546.22x = 14,326,767,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,326,767,936.14/179,546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,794.32

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