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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,535.74, 267,802.38 and 45,414.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,535.74, 267,802.38 and 45,414.26 is: 68,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,535.74 : 267,802.38 = 45,414.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,535.74/267,802.38 = 45,414.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,535.74x = 267,802.38 × 45,414.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,535.74x = 12,162,046,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162,046,913.94/178,535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,121.08

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