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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,249.69, 268,888.35 and 46,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,249.69, 268,888.35 and 46,131.25 is: 69,200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,249.69 : 268,888.35 = 46,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,249.69/268,888.35 = 46,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,249.69x = 268,888.35 × 46,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,249.69x = 12,404,155,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404,155,695.94/179,249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,200.43

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