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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,042.95, 268,564.48 and 45,923.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,042.95, 268,564.48 and 45,923.19 is: 68,884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,042.95 : 268,564.48 = 45,923.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,042.95/268,564.48 = 45,923.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,042.95x = 268,564.48 × 45,923.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,042.95x = 12,333,337,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333,337,642.29/179,042.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,884.80

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