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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,254.28, 268,895.19 and 46,135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,254.28, 268,895.19 and 46,135.85 is: 69,207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,254.28 : 268,895.19 = 46,135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,254.28/268,895.19 = 46,135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,254.28x = 268,895.19 × 46,135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,254.28x = 12,405,706,980.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,405,706,980.10/179,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,207.31

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