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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,883.73, 268,322.81 and 45,762.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,883.73, 268,322.81 and 45,762.84 is: 68,643.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,883.73 : 268,322.81 = 45,762.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,883.73/268,322.81 = 45,762.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,883.73x = 268,322.81 × 45,762.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,883.73x = 12,279,213,593.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,279,213,593.57/178,883.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,643.55

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