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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,739.29, 269,562.67 and 53,349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,739.29, 269,562.67 and 53,349.66 is: 80,010.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,739.29 : 269,562.67 = 53,349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,739.29/269,562.67 = 53,349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,739.29x = 269,562.67 × 53,349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,739.29x = 14,381,076,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,076,659.82/179,739.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,010.76

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