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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,255.67, 268,881.66 and 46,135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,255.67, 268,881.66 and 46,135.41 is: 69,202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,255.67 : 268,881.66 = 46,135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,255.67/268,881.66 = 46,135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,255.67x = 268,881.66 × 46,135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,255.67x = 12,404,965,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404,965,625.58/179,255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,202.64

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