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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,148.67, 268,679.76 and 52,754.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,148.67, 268,679.76 and 52,754.53 is: 79,119.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,148.67 : 268,679.76 = 52,754.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,148.67/268,679.76 = 52,754.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,148.67x = 268,679.76 × 52,754.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,148.67x = 14,174,074,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174,074,459.31/179,148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,119.06

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