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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,154.45, 268,741.08 and 46,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,154.45, 268,741.08 and 46,035.59 is: 69,055.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,154.45 : 268,741.08 = 46,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,154.45/268,741.08 = 46,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,154.45x = 268,741.08 × 46,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,154.45x = 12,371,652,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,371,652,831.33/179,154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,055.79

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