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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,535.70, 269,312.77 and 46,417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,535.70, 269,312.77 and 46,417.11 is: 69,628.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,535.70 : 269,312.77 = 46,417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,535.70/269,312.77 = 46,417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,535.70x = 269,312.77 × 46,417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,535.70x = 12,500,720,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,500,720,405.58/179,535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,628.05

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