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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,675.82, 269,467.70 and 53,286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,675.82, 269,467.70 and 53,286.53 is: 79,916.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,675.82 : 269,467.70 = 53,286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,675.82/269,467.70 = 53,286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,675.82x = 269,467.70 × 53,286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,675.82x = 14,358,997,066.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,358,997,066.31/179,675.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,916.13

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