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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,292.17, 268,936.43 and 46,171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,292.17, 268,936.43 and 46,171.91 is: 69,257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,292.17 : 268,936.43 = 46,171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,292.17/268,936.43 = 46,171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,292.17x = 268,936.43 × 46,171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,292.17x = 12,417,307,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417,307,066.14/179,292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,257.39

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