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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,222.52, 268,836.42 and 46,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,222.52, 268,836.42 and 46,099.80 is: 69,150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,222.52 : 268,836.42 = 46,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,222.52/268,836.42 = 46,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,222.52x = 268,836.42 × 46,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,222.52x = 12,393,305,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393,305,194.72/179,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,150.38

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