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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,767.67, 268,151.35 and 45,647.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,767.67, 268,151.35 and 45,647.95 is: 68,471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,767.67 : 268,151.35 = 45,647.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,767.67/268,151.35 = 45,647.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,767.67x = 268,151.35 × 45,647.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,767.67x = 12,240,559,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240,559,417.23/178,767.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,471.89

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