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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,325.15, 268,924.86 and 52,931.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,325.15, 268,924.86 and 52,931.67 is: 79,378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,325.15 : 268,924.86 = 52,931.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,325.15/268,924.86 = 52,931.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,325.15x = 268,924.86 × 52,931.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,325.15x = 14,234,641,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,641,944.32/179,325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,378.95

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