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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,307.81, 268,997.13 and 52,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,307.81, 268,997.13 and 52,950.24 is: 79,435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,307.81 : 268,997.13 = 52,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,307.81/268,997.13 = 52,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,307.81x = 268,997.13 × 52,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,307.81x = 14,243,462,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,243,462,592.81/179,307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,435.82

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