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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.10, 269,631.93 and 53,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.10, 269,631.93 and 53,369.72 is: 80,065.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.10 : 269,631.93 = 53,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.10/269,631.93 = 53,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.10x = 269,631.93 × 53,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.10x = 14,390,179,259.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390,179,259.00/179,729.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,065.94

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