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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,011.82, 268,497.67 and 45,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,011.82, 268,497.67 and 45,895.20 is: 68,837.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,011.82 : 268,497.67 = 45,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,011.82/268,497.67 = 45,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,011.82x = 268,497.67 × 45,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,011.82x = 12,322,754,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,322,754,264.18/179,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,837.66

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