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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,106.50, 268,669.43 and 45,987.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,106.50, 268,669.43 and 45,987.92 is: 68,984.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,106.50 : 268,669.43 = 45,987.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,106.50/268,669.43 = 45,987.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,106.50x = 268,669.43 × 45,987.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,106.50x = 12,355,547,859.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,355,547,859.96/179,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,984.36

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