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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,078.91, 267,093.60 and 44,951.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,078.91, 267,093.60 and 44,951.05 is: 67,420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,078.91 : 267,093.60 = 44,951.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,078.91/267,093.60 = 44,951.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,078.91x = 267,093.60 × 44,951.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,078.91x = 12,006,138,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,006,138,186.43/178,078.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,420.33

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