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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,998.19, 270,041.02 and 55,339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,998.19, 270,041.02 and 55,339.19 is: 83,022.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,998.19 : 270,041.02 = 55,339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,998.19/270,041.02 = 55,339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,998.19x = 270,041.02 × 55,339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,998.19x = 14,943,851,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943,851,313.57/179,998.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,022.23

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