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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,219.54, 268,828.98 and 52,948.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,219.54, 268,828.98 and 52,948.48 is: 79,422.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,219.54 : 268,828.98 = 52,948.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,219.54/268,828.98 = 52,948.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,219.54x = 268,828.98 × 52,948.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,219.54x = 14,234,085,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,085,606.21/179,219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,422.62

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