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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,534.04, 267,802.59 and 45,414.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,534.04, 267,802.59 and 45,414.42 is: 68,122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,534.04 : 267,802.59 = 45,414.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,534.04/267,802.59 = 45,414.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,534.04x = 267,802.59 × 45,414.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,534.04x = 12,162,099,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162,099,907.92/178,534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,122.02

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