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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,041.69, 268,562.60 and 45,921.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,041.69, 268,562.60 and 45,921.94 is: 68,882.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,041.69 : 268,562.60 = 45,921.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,041.69/268,562.60 = 45,921.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,041.69x = 268,562.60 × 45,921.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,041.69x = 12,332,915,132.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332,915,132.95/179,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,882.92

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