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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,010.44, 268,495.61 and 45,893.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,010.44, 268,495.61 and 45,893.82 is: 68,835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,010.44 : 268,495.61 = 45,893.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,010.44/268,495.61 = 45,893.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,010.44x = 268,495.61 × 45,893.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,010.44x = 12,322,290,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,322,290,231.67/179,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,835.60

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