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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,556.14, 269,251.43 and 53,151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,556.14, 269,251.43 and 53,151.18 is: 79,702.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,556.14 : 269,251.43 = 53,151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,556.14/269,251.43 = 53,151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,556.14x = 269,251.43 × 53,151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,556.14x = 14,311,030,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,311,030,955.43/179,556.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,702.27

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