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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,535.08, 269,311.86 and 46,416.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,535.08, 269,311.86 and 46,416.49 is: 69,627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,535.08 : 269,311.86 = 46,416.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,535.08/269,311.86 = 46,416.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,535.08x = 269,311.86 × 46,416.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,535.08x = 12,500,511,256.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,500,511,256.57/179,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,627.12

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