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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,905.60, 269,811.36 and 53,511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,905.60, 269,811.36 and 53,511.84 is: 80,253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,905.60 : 269,811.36 = 53,511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,905.60/269,811.36 = 53,511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,905.60x = 269,811.36 × 53,511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,905.60x = 14,438,102,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438,102,326.50/179,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,253.77

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