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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,828.32, 268,242.24 and 45,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,828.32, 268,242.24 and 45,708.72 is: 68,563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,828.32 : 268,242.24 = 45,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,828.32/268,242.24 = 45,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,828.32x = 268,242.24 × 45,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,828.32x = 12,261,009,440.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,261,009,440.33/178,828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,563.02

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