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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,278.41, 268,854.95 and 52,885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,278.41, 268,854.95 and 52,885.10 is: 79,309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,278.41 : 268,854.95 = 52,885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,278.41/268,854.95 = 52,885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,278.41x = 268,854.95 × 52,885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,278.41x = 14,218,421,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,218,421,423.12/179,278.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,309.17

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