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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,001.06, 268,495.29 and 45,882.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,001.06, 268,495.29 and 45,882.42 is: 68,822.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,001.06 : 268,495.29 = 45,882.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,001.06/268,495.29 = 45,882.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,001.06x = 268,495.29 × 45,882.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,001.06x = 12,319,213,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,319,213,663.80/179,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,822.02

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