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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,256.35, 268,930.64 and 52,891.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,256.35, 268,930.64 and 52,891.49 is: 79,350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,256.35 : 268,930.64 = 52,891.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,256.35/268,930.64 = 52,891.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,256.35x = 268,930.64 × 52,891.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,256.35x = 14,224,143,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,224,143,060.81/179,256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,350.85

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