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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,264.22, 268,833.61 and 52,870.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,264.22, 268,833.61 and 52,870.91 is: 79,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,264.22 : 268,833.61 = 52,870.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,264.22/268,833.61 = 52,870.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,264.22x = 268,833.61 × 52,870.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,264.22x = 14,213,477,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,213,477,334.93/179,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,287.87

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