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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,813.52, 269,710.56 and 55,154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,813.52, 269,710.56 and 55,154.52 is: 82,728.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,813.52 : 269,710.56 = 55,154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,813.52/269,710.56 = 55,154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,813.52x = 269,710.56 × 55,154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,813.52x = 14,875,756,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,875,756,475.73/179,813.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,728.80

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