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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,329.25, 265,993.88 and 52,670.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,329.25, 265,993.88 and 52,670.25 is: 79,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,329.25 : 265,993.88 = 52,670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,329.25/265,993.88 = 52,670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,329.25x = 265,993.88 × 52,670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,329.25x = 14,009,963,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,009,963,894.72/177,329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,005.38

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