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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,709.10, 269,517.51 and 53,319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,709.10, 269,517.51 and 53,319.44 is: 79,965.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,709.10 : 269,517.51 = 53,319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,709.10/269,517.51 = 53,319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,709.10x = 269,517.51 × 53,319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,709.10x = 14,370,522,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,370,522,703.39/179,709.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,965.47

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