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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,238.04, 268,856.67 and 52,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,238.04, 268,856.67 and 52,966.96 is: 79,450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,238.04 : 268,856.67 = 52,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,238.04/268,856.67 = 52,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,238.04x = 268,856.67 × 52,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,238.04x = 14,240,520,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240,520,012.11/179,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,450.32

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