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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,949.93, 259,452.13 and 46,595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,949.93, 259,452.13 and 46,595.10 is: 69,899.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,949.93 : 259,452.13 = 46,595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,949.93/259,452.13 = 46,595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,949.93x = 259,452.13 × 46,595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,949.93x = 12,089,197,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,089,197,230.40/172,949.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,899.98

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