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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,012.95, 268,477.83 and 52,619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,012.95, 268,477.83 and 52,619.38 is: 78,916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,012.95 : 268,477.83 = 52,619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,012.95/268,477.83 = 52,619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,012.95x = 268,477.83 × 52,619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,012.95x = 14,127,136,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,127,136,287.15/179,012.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,916.84

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