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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,714.55, 269,525.68 and 53,324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,714.55, 269,525.68 and 53,324.90 is: 79,973.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,714.55 : 269,525.68 = 53,324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,714.55/269,525.68 = 53,324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,714.55x = 269,525.68 × 53,324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,714.55x = 14,372,428,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372,428,452.49/179,714.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,973.65

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