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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,285.94, 268,866.22 and 52,892.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,285.94, 268,866.22 and 52,892.63 is: 79,320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,285.94 : 268,866.22 = 52,892.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,285.94/268,866.22 = 52,892.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,285.94x = 268,866.22 × 52,892.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,285.94x = 14,221,041,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,221,041,493.96/179,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,320.45

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