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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,744.81, 268,126.43 and 45,626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,744.81, 268,126.43 and 45,626.22 is: 68,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,744.81 : 268,126.43 = 45,626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,744.81/268,126.43 = 45,626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,744.81x = 268,126.43 × 45,626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,744.81x = 12,233,595,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,233,595,597.06/178,744.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,441.68

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