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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,376.89, 269,080.79 and 46,256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,376.89, 269,080.79 and 46,256.04 is: 69,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,376.89 : 269,080.79 = 46,256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,376.89/269,080.79 = 46,256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,376.89x = 269,080.79 × 46,256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,376.89x = 12,446,611,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,446,611,554.19/179,376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,388.05

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