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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,223.56, 268,795.20 and 52,836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,223.56, 268,795.20 and 52,836.80 is: 79,243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,223.56 : 268,795.20 = 52,836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,223.56/268,795.20 = 52,836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,223.56x = 268,795.20 × 52,836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,223.56x = 14,202,278,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202,278,223.36/179,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,243.37

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