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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,012.13, 268,498.14 and 45,895.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,012.13, 268,498.14 and 45,895.51 is: 68,838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,012.13 : 268,498.14 = 45,895.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,012.13/268,498.14 = 45,895.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,012.13x = 268,498.14 × 45,895.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,012.13x = 12,322,859,491.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,322,859,491.03/179,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,838.13

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