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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,814.84, 268,222.39 and 45,695.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,814.84, 268,222.39 and 45,695.23 is: 68,542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,814.84 : 268,222.39 = 45,695.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,814.84/268,222.39 = 45,695.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,814.84x = 268,222.39 × 45,695.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,814.84x = 12,256,483,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,256,483,778.06/178,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,542.88

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