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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,101.51, 268,652.20 and 52,741.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,101.51, 268,652.20 and 52,741.77 is: 79,112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,101.51 : 268,652.20 = 52,741.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,101.51/268,652.20 = 52,741.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,101.51x = 268,652.20 × 52,741.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,101.51x = 14,169,192,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,169,192,542.39/179,101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,112.64

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