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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,529.93, 269,304.12 and 46,411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,529.93, 269,304.12 and 46,411.34 is: 69,619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,529.93 : 269,304.12 = 46,411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,529.93/269,304.12 = 46,411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,529.93x = 269,304.12 × 46,411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,529.93x = 12,498,763,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,498,763,730.20/179,529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,619.39

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