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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,033.36, 268,529.96 and 45,916.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,033.36, 268,529.96 and 45,916.74 is: 68,869.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,033.36 : 268,529.96 = 45,916.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,033.36/268,529.96 = 45,916.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,033.36x = 268,529.96 × 45,916.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,033.36x = 12,330,020,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330,020,470.32/179,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,869.96

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