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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,267.28, 268,878.96 and 46,148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,267.28, 268,878.96 and 46,148.19 is: 69,216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,267.28 : 268,878.96 = 46,148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,267.28/268,878.96 = 46,148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,267.28x = 268,878.96 × 46,148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,267.28x = 12,408,277,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,408,277,333.08/179,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,216.63

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