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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,254.52, 268,927.92 and 52,889.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,254.52, 268,927.92 and 52,889.66 is: 79,348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,254.52 : 268,927.92 = 52,889.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,254.52/268,927.92 = 52,889.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,254.52x = 268,927.92 × 52,889.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,254.52x = 14,223,506,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223,506,253.31/179,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,348.10

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