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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,069.31, 268,613.54 and 45,950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,069.31, 268,613.54 and 45,950.72 is: 68,928.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,069.31 : 268,613.54 = 45,950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,069.31/268,613.54 = 45,950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,069.31x = 268,613.54 × 45,950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,069.31x = 12,342,985,048.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342,985,048.95/179,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,928.54

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