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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,290.67, 268,934.18 and 46,170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,290.67, 268,934.18 and 46,170.41 is: 69,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,290.67 : 268,934.18 = 46,170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,290.67/268,934.18 = 46,170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,290.67x = 268,934.18 × 46,170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,290.67x = 12,416,799,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,416,799,778.09/179,290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,255.14

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