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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,010.69, 268,474.47 and 52,617.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,010.69, 268,474.47 and 52,617.13 is: 78,913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,010.69 : 268,474.47 = 52,617.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,010.69/268,474.47 = 52,617.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,010.69x = 268,474.47 × 52,617.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,010.69x = 14,126,355,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,126,355,221.17/179,010.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,913.47

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