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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,520.23, 269,279.53 and 46,389.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,520.23, 269,279.53 and 46,389.17 is: 69,583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,520.23 : 269,279.53 = 46,389.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,520.23/269,279.53 = 46,389.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,520.23x = 269,279.53 × 46,389.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,520.23x = 12,491,654,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,491,654,451.92/179,520.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,583.55

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