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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,151.98, 268,728.17 and 46,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,151.98, 268,728.17 and 46,033.34 is: 69,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,151.98 : 268,728.17 = 46,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,151.98/268,728.17 = 46,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,151.98x = 268,728.17 × 46,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,151.98x = 12,370,453,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,370,453,643.38/179,151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,050.05

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