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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,521.23, 269,281.03 and 46,390.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,521.23, 269,281.03 and 46,390.17 is: 69,585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,521.23 : 269,281.03 = 46,390.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,521.23/269,281.03 = 46,390.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,521.23x = 269,281.03 × 46,390.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,521.23x = 12,491,992,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,491,992,759.48/179,521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,585.04

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