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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,319.34, 268,935.85 and 52,925.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,319.34, 268,935.85 and 52,925.46 is: 79,375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,319.34 : 268,935.85 = 52,925.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,319.34/268,935.85 = 52,925.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,319.34x = 268,935.85 × 52,925.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,319.34x = 14,233,553,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,233,553,571.74/179,319.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,375.45

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