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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,723.52, 268,083.45 and 45,602.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,723.52, 268,083.45 and 45,602.35 is: 68,403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,723.52 : 268,083.45 = 45,602.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,723.52/268,083.45 = 45,602.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,723.52x = 268,083.45 × 45,602.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,723.52x = 12,225,234,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,225,234,645.90/178,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,403.06

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