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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,251.11, 268,874.83 and 46,130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,251.11, 268,874.83 and 46,130.85 is: 69,195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,251.11 : 268,874.83 = 46,130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,251.11/268,874.83 = 46,130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,251.11x = 268,874.83 × 46,130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,251.11x = 12,403,423,107.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403,423,107.13/179,251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,195.80

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