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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.28, 269,619.84 and 55,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.28, 269,619.84 and 55,080 is: 82,627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.28 : 269,619.84 = 55,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.28/269,619.84 = 55,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.28x = 269,619.84 × 55,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.28x = 14,850,660,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,850,660,787.20/179,729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,627.94

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