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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,265.98, 268,836.23 and 52,872.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,265.98, 268,836.23 and 52,872.66 is: 79,290.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,265.98 : 268,836.23 = 52,872.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,265.98/268,836.23 = 52,872.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,265.98x = 268,836.23 × 52,872.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,265.98x = 14,214,086,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,214,086,716.65/179,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,290.49

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