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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,256.54, 268,882.98 and 46,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,256.54, 268,882.98 and 46,136.28 is: 69,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,256.54 : 268,882.98 = 46,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,256.54/268,882.98 = 46,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,256.54x = 268,882.98 × 46,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,256.54x = 12,405,260,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,405,260,452.51/179,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,203.95

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