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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,314.49, 268,979.16 and 52,954.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,314.49, 268,979.16 and 52,954.76 is: 79,434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,314.49 : 268,979.16 = 52,954.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,314.49/268,979.16 = 52,954.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,314.49x = 268,979.16 × 52,954.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,314.49x = 14,243,727,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,243,727,733.83/179,314.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,434.34

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