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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,663.82, 269,449.74 and 53,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,663.82, 269,449.74 and 53,274.48 is: 79,898.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,663.82 : 269,449.74 = 53,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,663.82/269,449.74 = 53,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,663.82x = 269,449.74 × 53,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,663.82x = 14,354,794,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,354,794,784.64/179,663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,898.08

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