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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,289.30, 268,907.88 and 52,923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,289.30, 268,907.88 and 52,923.36 is: 79,377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,289.30 : 268,907.88 = 52,923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,289.30/268,907.88 = 52,923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,289.30x = 268,907.88 × 52,923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,289.30x = 14,231,508,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,231,508,540.08/179,289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,377.34

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