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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,311.43, 268,904.37 and 52,918.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,311.43, 268,904.37 and 52,918.13 is: 79,358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,311.43 : 268,904.37 = 52,918.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,311.43/268,904.37 = 52,918.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,311.43x = 268,904.37 × 52,918.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,311.43x = 14,229,916,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229,916,409.23/179,311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,358.67

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