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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,601.27, 269,392.14 and 54,942.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,601.27, 269,392.14 and 54,942.27 is: 82,410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,601.27 : 269,392.14 = 54,942.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,601.27/269,392.14 = 54,942.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,601.27x = 269,392.14 × 54,942.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,601.27x = 14,801,015,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,801,015,691.76/179,601.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,410.42

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