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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,150.91, 268,720.68 and 44,215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,150.91, 268,720.68 and 44,215.74 is: 66,322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,150.91 : 268,720.68 = 44,215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,150.91/268,720.68 = 44,215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,150.91x = 268,720.68 × 44,215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,150.91x = 11,881,683,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,881,683,719.50/179,150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,322.21

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