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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,155.55, 268,742.75 and 46,036.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,155.55, 268,742.75 and 46,036.71 is: 69,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,155.55 : 268,742.75 = 46,036.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,155.55/268,742.75 = 46,036.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,155.55x = 268,742.75 × 46,036.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,155.55x = 12,372,031,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,372,031,816.17/179,155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,057.48

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