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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,717.11, 269,529.52 and 53,327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,717.11, 269,529.52 and 53,327.47 is: 79,977.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,717.11 : 269,529.52 = 53,327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,717.11/269,529.52 = 53,327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,717.11x = 269,529.52 × 53,327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,717.11x = 14,373,327,391.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373,327,391.91/179,717.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,977.51

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