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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,796.24, 269,687.88 and 55,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,796.24, 269,687.88 and 55,134 is: 82,699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,796.24 : 269,687.88 = 55,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,796.24/269,687.88 = 55,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,796.24x = 269,687.88 × 55,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,796.24x = 14,868,971,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,868,971,575.92/179,796.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,699.01

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