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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,247.06, 268,807.86 and 52,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,247.06, 268,807.86 and 52,853.76 is: 79,262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,247.06 : 268,807.86 = 52,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,247.06/268,807.86 = 52,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,247.06x = 268,807.86 × 52,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,247.06x = 14,207,506,118.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,207,506,118.55/179,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,262.14

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