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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,042.19, 268,563.36 and 45,922.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,042.19, 268,563.36 and 45,922.44 is: 68,883.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,042.19 : 268,563.36 = 45,922.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,042.19/268,563.36 = 45,922.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,042.19x = 268,563.36 × 45,922.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,042.19x = 12,333,084,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333,084,556.19/179,042.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,883.68

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