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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,524.92, 269,286.57 and 46,393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,524.92, 269,286.57 and 46,393.86 is: 69,590.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,524.92 : 269,286.57 = 46,393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,524.92/269,286.57 = 46,393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,524.92x = 269,286.57 × 46,393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,524.92x = 12,493,243,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,493,243,428.46/179,524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,590.58

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