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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,016.13, 268,504.14 and 45,899.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,016.13, 268,504.14 and 45,899.51 is: 68,844.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,016.13 : 268,504.14 = 45,899.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,016.13/268,504.14 = 45,899.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,016.13x = 268,504.14 × 45,899.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,016.13x = 12,324,208,458.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,324,208,458.97/179,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,844.12

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