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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,460.59, 269,191.92 and 46,331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,460.59, 269,191.92 and 46,331.75 is: 69,497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,460.59 : 269,191.92 = 46,331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,460.59/269,191.92 = 46,331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,460.59x = 269,191.92 × 46,331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,460.59x = 12,472,131,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472,131,393.50/179,460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,497.89

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