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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,213.54, 268,780.20 and 52,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,213.54, 268,780.20 and 52,826.80 is: 79,228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,213.54 : 268,780.20 = 52,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,213.54/268,780.20 = 52,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,213.54x = 268,780.20 × 52,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,213.54x = 14,198,797,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,198,797,869.36/179,213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,228.38

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