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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,999.19, 270,042.52 and 55,340.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,999.19, 270,042.52 and 55,340.19 is: 83,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,999.19 : 270,042.52 = 55,340.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,999.19/270,042.52 = 55,340.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,999.19x = 270,042.52 × 55,340.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,999.19x = 14,944,204,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,944,204,364.88/179,999.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,023.73

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