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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,042.69, 268,564.10 and 45,922.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,042.69, 268,564.10 and 45,922.94 is: 68,884.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,042.69 : 268,564.10 = 45,922.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,042.69/268,564.10 = 45,922.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,042.69x = 268,564.10 × 45,922.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,042.69x = 12,333,253,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333,253,050.45/179,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,884.43

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