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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,296.91, 268,974.56 and 52,949.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,296.91, 268,974.56 and 52,949.94 is: 79,433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,296.91 : 268,974.56 = 52,949.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,296.91/268,974.56 = 52,949.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,296.91x = 268,974.56 × 52,949.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,296.91x = 14,242,186,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,186,813.53/179,296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,433.53

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