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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,225.94, 268,839.54 and 52,867.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,225.94, 268,839.54 and 52,867.74 is: 79,301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,225.94 : 268,839.54 = 52,867.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,225.94/268,839.54 = 52,867.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,225.94x = 268,839.54 × 52,867.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,225.94x = 14,212,938,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,212,938,902.44/179,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,301.80

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