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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,287.08, 268,867.93 and 52,893.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,287.08, 268,867.93 and 52,893.77 is: 79,322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,287.08 : 268,867.93 = 52,893.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,287.08/268,867.93 = 52,893.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,287.08x = 268,867.93 × 52,893.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,287.08x = 14,221,438,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,221,438,449.80/179,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,322.16

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