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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,419.53, 269,127.95 and 46,288.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,419.53, 269,127.95 and 46,288.47 is: 69,432.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,419.53 : 269,127.95 = 46,288.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,419.53/269,127.95 = 46,288.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,419.53x = 269,127.95 × 46,288.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,419.53x = 12,457,520,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,457,520,808.29/179,419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,432.36

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