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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,162.53, 267,219.09 and 45,034.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,162.53, 267,219.09 and 45,034.71 is: 67,545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,162.53 : 267,219.09 = 45,034.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,162.53/267,219.09 = 45,034.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,162.53x = 267,219.09 × 45,034.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,162.53x = 12,034,134,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,034,134,224.61/178,162.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,545.82

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