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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,773.83, 269,614.58 and 53,384.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,773.83, 269,614.58 and 53,384.27 is: 80,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,773.83 : 269,614.58 = 53,384.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,773.83/269,614.58 = 53,384.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,773.83x = 269,614.58 × 53,384.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,773.83x = 14,393,175,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,393,175,919.66/179,773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,062.69

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