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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,245.55, 268,805.61 and 52,852.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,245.55, 268,805.61 and 52,852.25 is: 79,259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,245.55 : 268,805.61 = 52,852.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,245.55/268,805.61 = 52,852.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,245.55x = 268,805.61 × 52,852.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,245.55x = 14,206,979,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206,979,957.09/179,245.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,259.88

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