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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,814.52, 269,712.06 and 55,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,814.52, 269,712.06 and 55,155.52 is: 82,730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,814.52 : 269,712.06 = 55,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,814.52/269,712.06 = 55,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,814.52x = 269,712.06 × 55,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,814.52x = 14,876,108,919.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,876,108,919.57/179,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,730.30

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