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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,151.62, 268,736.84 and 46,032.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,151.62, 268,736.84 and 46,032.77 is: 69,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,151.62 : 268,736.84 = 46,032.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,151.62/268,736.84 = 46,032.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,151.62x = 268,736.84 × 46,032.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,151.62x = 12,370,701,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,370,701,760.55/179,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,051.58

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