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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,709.29, 269,517.80 and 53,319.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,709.29, 269,517.80 and 53,319.63 is: 79,965.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,709.29 : 269,517.80 = 53,319.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,709.29/269,517.80 = 53,319.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,709.29x = 269,517.80 × 53,319.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,709.29x = 14,370,589,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,370,589,107.82/179,709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,965.76

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