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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,295.91, 268,973.06 and 52,948.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,295.91, 268,973.06 and 52,948.94 is: 79,432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,295.91 : 268,973.06 = 52,948.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,295.91/268,973.06 = 52,948.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,295.91x = 268,973.06 × 52,948.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,295.91x = 14,241,837,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241,837,103.78/179,295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,432.02

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