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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,164.49, 268,703.67 and 52,770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,164.49, 268,703.67 and 52,770.58 is: 79,143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,164.49 : 268,703.67 = 52,770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,164.49/268,703.67 = 52,770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,164.49x = 268,703.67 × 52,770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,164.49x = 14,179,648,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,179,648,647.47/179,164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,143.19

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