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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,253.82, 268,888.14 and 52,894.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,253.82, 268,888.14 and 52,894.06 is: 79,343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,253.82 : 268,888.14 = 52,894.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,253.82/268,888.14 = 52,894.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,253.82x = 268,888.14 × 52,894.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,253.82x = 14,222,584,066.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,222,584,066.01/179,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,343.27

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