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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,579.69, 269,408.96 and 53,229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,579.69, 269,408.96 and 53,229.68 is: 79,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,579.69 : 269,408.96 = 53,229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,579.69/269,408.96 = 53,229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,579.69x = 269,408.96 × 53,229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,579.69x = 14,340,554,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,340,554,141.48/179,579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,856.21

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