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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,263.72, 268,832.86 and 52,870.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,263.72, 268,832.86 and 52,870.41 is: 79,287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,263.72 : 268,832.86 = 52,870.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,263.72/268,832.86 = 52,870.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,263.72x = 268,832.86 × 52,870.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,263.72x = 14,213,303,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,213,303,397.50/179,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,287.12

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