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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,287.29, 268,904.88 and 52,921.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,287.29, 268,904.88 and 52,921.35 is: 79,374.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,287.29 : 268,904.88 = 52,921.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,287.29/268,904.88 = 52,921.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,287.29x = 268,904.88 × 52,921.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,287.29x = 14,230,809,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,230,809,271.19/179,287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,374.33

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