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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,254.09, 268,927.26 and 52,889.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,254.09, 268,927.26 and 52,889.23 is: 79,347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,254.09 : 268,927.26 = 52,889.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,254.09/268,927.26 = 52,889.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,254.09x = 268,927.26 × 52,889.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,254.09x = 14,223,355,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223,355,845.23/179,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,347.45

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