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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,623.61, 269,491.34 and 53,264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,623.61, 269,491.34 and 53,264.53 is: 79,913.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,623.61 : 269,491.34 = 53,264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,623.61/269,491.34 = 53,264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,623.61x = 269,491.34 × 53,264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,623.61x = 14,354,328,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,354,328,216.71/179,623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,913.37

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