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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,316.72, 269,010.54 and 52,959.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,316.72, 269,010.54 and 52,959.24 is: 79,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,316.72 : 269,010.54 = 52,959.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,316.72/269,010.54 = 52,959.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,316.72x = 269,010.54 × 52,959.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,316.72x = 14,246,593,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,246,593,750.39/179,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,449.33

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