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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,014.97, 268,522.79 and 45,895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,014.97, 268,522.79 and 45,895.70 is: 68,843.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,014.97 : 268,522.79 = 45,895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,014.97/268,522.79 = 45,895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,014.97x = 268,522.79 × 45,895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,014.97x = 12,324,040,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,324,040,185.13/179,014.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,843.63

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