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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,567.26, 267,854.94 and 45,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,567.26, 267,854.94 and 45,447 is: 68,171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,567.26 : 267,854.94 = 45,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,567.26/267,854.94 = 45,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,567.26x = 267,854.94 × 45,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,567.26x = 12,173,203,458.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,173,203,458.18/178,567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,171.53

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