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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,419.03, 269,127.20 and 46,287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,419.03, 269,127.20 and 46,287.97 is: 69,431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,419.03 : 269,127.20 = 46,287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,419.03/269,127.20 = 46,287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,419.03x = 269,127.20 × 46,287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,419.03x = 12,457,351,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,457,351,528.34/179,419.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,431.61

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