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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,223.33, 268,881.13 and 52,858.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,223.33, 268,881.13 and 52,858.47 is: 79,301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,223.33 : 268,881.13 = 52,858.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,223.33/268,881.13 = 52,858.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,223.33x = 268,881.13 × 52,858.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,223.33x = 14,212,645,143.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,212,645,143.67/179,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,301.31

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