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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,036.76, 268,535.01 and 45,920.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,036.76, 268,535.01 and 45,920.13 is: 68,875.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,036.76 : 268,535.01 = 45,920.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,036.76/268,535.01 = 45,920.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,036.76x = 268,535.01 × 45,920.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,036.76x = 12,331,162,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,331,162,568.75/179,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,875.03

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