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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,250.69, 268,889.85 and 46,132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,250.69, 268,889.85 and 46,132.25 is: 69,201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,250.69 : 268,889.85 = 46,132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,250.69/268,889.85 = 46,132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,250.69x = 268,889.85 × 46,132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,250.69x = 12,404,492,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404,492,438.21/179,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,201.92

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