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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,244.03, 268,773.41 and 52,868.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,244.03, 268,773.41 and 52,868.19 is: 79,274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,244.03 : 268,773.41 = 52,868.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,244.03/268,773.41 = 52,868.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,244.03x = 268,773.41 × 52,868.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,244.03x = 14,209,563,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209,563,706.83/179,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,274.96

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