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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,244.54, 268,774.16 and 52,868.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,244.54, 268,774.16 and 52,868.70 is: 79,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,244.54 : 268,774.16 = 52,868.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,244.54/268,774.16 = 52,868.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,244.54x = 268,774.16 × 52,868.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,244.54x = 14,209,740,168.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209,740,168.45/179,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,275.72

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