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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,259.78, 268,826.95 and 52,866.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,259.78, 268,826.95 and 52,866.47 is: 79,281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,259.78 : 268,826.95 = 52,866.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,259.78/268,826.95 = 52,866.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,259.78x = 268,826.95 × 52,866.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,259.78x = 14,211,932,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,211,932,625.52/179,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,281.21

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