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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,214.98, 268,832.21 and 46,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,214.98, 268,832.21 and 46,096.34 is: 69,147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,214.98 : 268,832.21 = 46,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,214.98/268,832.21 = 46,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,214.98x = 268,832.21 × 46,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,214.98x = 12,392,179,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392,179,380.47/179,214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,147.01

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