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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,967.66, 268,445.28 and 45,849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,967.66, 268,445.28 and 45,849.22 is: 68,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,967.66 : 268,445.28 = 45,849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,967.66/268,445.28 = 45,849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,967.66x = 268,445.28 × 45,849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,967.66x = 12,308,006,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308,006,700.68/178,967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,772.24

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