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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,550.14, 269,242.43 and 53,145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,550.14, 269,242.43 and 53,145.18 is: 79,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,550.14 : 269,242.43 = 53,145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,550.14/269,242.43 = 53,145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,550.14x = 269,242.43 × 53,145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,550.14x = 14,308,937,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,308,937,140.26/179,550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,693.27

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