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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,324.30, 269,021.89 and 52,966.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,324.30, 269,021.89 and 52,966.74 is: 79,460.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,324.30 : 269,021.89 = 52,966.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,324.30/269,021.89 = 52,966.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,324.30x = 269,021.89 × 52,966.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,324.30x = 14,249,212,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249,212,501.94/179,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,460.58

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