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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,014.59, 268,522.23 and 45,895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,014.59, 268,522.23 and 45,895.32 is: 68,843.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,014.59 : 268,522.23 = 45,895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,014.59/268,522.23 = 45,895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,014.59x = 268,522.23 × 45,895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,014.59x = 12,323,913,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,323,913,845.07/179,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,843.07

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