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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,844.94, 268,266.87 and 45,725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,844.94, 268,266.87 and 45,725.22 is: 68,587.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,844.94 : 268,266.87 = 45,725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,844.94/268,266.87 = 45,725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,844.94x = 268,266.87 × 45,725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,844.94x = 12,266,561,649.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,266,561,649.46/178,844.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,587.69

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