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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,715.11, 269,526.52 and 53,325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,715.11, 269,526.52 and 53,325.47 is: 79,974.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,715.11 : 269,526.52 = 53,325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,715.11/269,526.52 = 53,325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,715.11x = 269,526.52 × 53,325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,715.11x = 14,372,626,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372,626,875.52/179,715.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,974.50

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