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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,968.15, 268,446.02 and 45,849.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,968.15, 268,446.02 and 45,849.74 is: 68,773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,968.15 : 268,446.02 = 45,849.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,968.15/268,446.02 = 45,849.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,968.15x = 268,446.02 × 45,849.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,968.15x = 12,308,178,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308,178,649.56/178,968.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,773.01

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