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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,621.25, 269,477.64 and 53,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,621.25, 269,477.64 and 53,266.11 is: 79,912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,621.25 : 269,477.64 = 53,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,621.25/269,477.64 = 53,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,621.25x = 269,477.64 × 53,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,621.25x = 14,354,025,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,354,025,614.78/179,621.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,912.74

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