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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,519.67, 269,278.70 and 46,388.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,519.67, 269,278.70 and 46,388.61 is: 69,582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,519.67 : 269,278.70 = 46,388.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,519.67/269,278.70 = 46,388.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,519.67x = 269,278.70 × 46,388.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,519.67x = 12,491,464,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,491,464,363.66/179,519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,582.71

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