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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,466.22, 267,704.73 and 45,346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,466.22, 267,704.73 and 45,346.50 is: 68,021.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,466.22 : 267,704.73 = 45,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,466.22/267,704.73 = 45,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,466.22x = 267,704.73 × 45,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,466.22x = 12,139,472,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,139,472,538.95/178,466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,021.12

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