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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,321.34, 268,938.85 and 52,927.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,321.34, 268,938.85 and 52,927.46 is: 79,378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,321.34 : 268,938.85 = 52,927.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,321.34/268,938.85 = 52,927.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,321.34x = 268,938.85 × 52,927.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,321.34x = 14,234,250,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,250,225.82/179,321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,378.45

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