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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,221.52, 268,834.92 and 46,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,221.52, 268,834.92 and 46,098.80 is: 69,148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,221.52 : 268,834.92 = 46,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,221.52/268,834.92 = 46,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,221.52x = 268,834.92 × 46,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,221.52x = 12,392,967,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392,967,210.10/179,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,148.88

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