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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,146.28, 268,719.62 and 46,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,146.28, 268,719.62 and 46,027.64 is: 69,041.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,146.28 : 268,719.62 = 46,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,146.28/268,719.62 = 46,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,146.28x = 268,719.62 × 46,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,146.28x = 12,368,528,356.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,368,528,356.56/179,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,041.50

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