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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,759.52, 269,601 and 53,365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,759.52, 269,601 and 53,365.50 is: 80,036.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,759.52 : 269,601 = 53,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,759.52/269,601 = 53,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,759.52x = 269,601 × 53,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,759.52x = 14,387,392,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,387,392,165.50/179,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,036.89

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