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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,921.52, 269,882.28 and 55,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,921.52, 269,882.28 and 55,246.32 is: 82,869.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,921.52 : 269,882.28 = 55,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,921.52/269,882.28 = 55,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,921.52x = 269,882.28 × 55,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,921.52x = 14,910,002,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,910,002,803.21/179,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,869.48

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