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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,793.22, 268,189.83 and 45,673.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,793.22, 268,189.83 and 45,673.77 is: 68,510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,793.22 : 268,189.83 = 45,673.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,793.22/268,189.83 = 45,673.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,793.22x = 268,189.83 × 45,673.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,793.22x = 12,249,240,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,249,240,611.76/178,793.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,510.66

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