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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,716.99, 269,529.33 and 53,327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,716.99, 269,529.33 and 53,327.34 is: 79,977.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,716.99 : 269,529.33 = 53,327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,716.99/269,529.33 = 53,327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,716.99x = 269,529.33 × 53,327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,716.99x = 14,373,282,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373,282,220.88/179,716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,977.31

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