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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,071.81, 268,617.29 and 45,953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,071.81, 268,617.29 and 45,953.22 is: 68,932.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,071.81 : 268,617.29 = 45,953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,071.81/268,617.29 = 45,953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,071.81x = 268,617.29 × 45,953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,071.81x = 12,343,829,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,343,829,423.17/179,071.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,932.29

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