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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,220.52, 268,833.42 and 46,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,220.52, 268,833.42 and 46,097.80 is: 69,147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,220.52 : 268,833.42 = 46,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,220.52/268,833.42 = 46,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,220.52x = 268,833.42 × 46,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,220.52x = 12,392,629,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392,629,228.48/179,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,147.38

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