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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,253.52, 268,926.42 and 52,888.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,253.52, 268,926.42 and 52,888.66 is: 79,346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,253.52 : 268,926.42 = 52,888.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,253.52/268,926.42 = 52,888.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,253.52x = 268,926.42 × 52,888.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,253.52x = 14,223,158,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223,158,882.38/179,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,346.61

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