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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,043, 268,564.57 and 45,923.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,043, 268,564.57 and 45,923.26 is: 68,884.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,043 : 268,564.57 = 45,923.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,043/268,564.57 = 45,923.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,043x = 268,564.57 × 45,923.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,043x = 12,333,360,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333,360,345.28/179,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,884.91

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