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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,046.05, 268,569.14 and 45,926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,046.05, 268,569.14 and 45,926.30 is: 68,889.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,046.05 : 268,569.14 = 45,926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,046.05/268,569.14 = 45,926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,046.05x = 268,569.14 × 45,926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,046.05x = 12,334,387,336.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334,387,336.17/179,046.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,889.47

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