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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,832.24, 268,247.32 and 45,712.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,832.24, 268,247.32 and 45,712.32 is: 68,568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,832.24 : 268,247.32 = 45,712.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,832.24/268,247.32 = 45,712.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,832.24x = 268,247.32 × 45,712.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,832.24x = 12,262,207,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,262,207,330.98/178,832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,568.21

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