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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,564.94, 269,350.19 and 53,217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,564.94, 269,350.19 and 53,217.90 is: 79,827.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,564.94 : 269,350.19 = 53,217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,564.94/269,350.19 = 53,217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,564.94x = 269,350.19 × 53,217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,564.94x = 14,334,251,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334,251,476.40/179,564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,827.67

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