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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,043.19, 268,564.86 and 45,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,043.19, 268,564.86 and 45,923.44 is: 68,885.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,043.19 : 268,564.86 = 45,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,043.19/268,564.86 = 45,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,043.19x = 268,564.86 × 45,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,043.19x = 12,333,422,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333,422,234.32/179,043.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,885.18

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