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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,149.93, 268,734.31 and 46,031.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,149.93, 268,734.31 and 46,031.09 is: 69,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,149.93 : 268,734.31 = 46,031.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,149.93/268,734.31 = 46,031.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,149.93x = 268,734.31 × 46,031.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,149.93x = 12,370,131,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,370,131,750.95/179,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,049.05

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