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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,252.19, 268,892.10 and 46,133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,252.19, 268,892.10 and 46,133.75 is: 69,204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,252.19 : 268,892.10 = 46,133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,252.19/268,892.10 = 46,133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,252.19x = 268,892.10 × 46,133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,252.19x = 12,405,000,918.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,405,000,918.38/179,252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,204.18

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