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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,525.92, 269,288.07 and 46,394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,525.92, 269,288.07 and 46,394.86 is: 69,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,525.92 : 269,288.07 = 46,394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,525.92/269,288.07 = 46,394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,525.92x = 269,288.07 × 46,394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,525.92x = 12,493,582,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,493,582,307.32/179,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,592.08

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