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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,653.16, 269,433.76 and 53,263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,653.16, 269,433.76 and 53,263.87 is: 79,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,653.16 : 269,433.76 = 53,263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,653.16/269,433.76 = 53,263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,653.16x = 269,433.76 × 53,263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,653.16x = 14,351,084,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,351,084,766.25/179,653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,882.17

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