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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,005.04, 268,507.56 and 45,886.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,005.04, 268,507.56 and 45,886.45 is: 68,829.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,005.04 : 268,507.56 = 45,886.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,005.04/268,507.56 = 45,886.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,005.04x = 268,507.56 × 45,886.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,005.04x = 12,320,858,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,320,858,472.71/179,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,829.67

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