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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,992.13, 270,031.93 and 55,333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,992.13, 270,031.93 and 55,333.13 is: 83,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,992.13 : 270,031.93 = 55,333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,992.13/270,031.93 = 55,333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,992.13x = 270,031.93 × 55,333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,992.13x = 14,941,710,398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,941,710,398.35/179,992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,013.13

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