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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,725.23, 269,541.60 and 53,335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,725.23, 269,541.60 and 53,335.54 is: 79,989.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,725.23 : 269,541.60 = 53,335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,725.23/269,541.60 = 53,335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,725.23x = 269,541.60 × 53,335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,725.23x = 14,376,146,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376,146,317.30/179,725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,989.58

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