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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,536.57, 269,283.89 and 46,406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,536.57, 269,283.89 and 46,406.39 is: 69,604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,536.57 : 269,283.89 = 46,406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,536.57/269,283.89 = 46,406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,536.57x = 269,283.89 × 46,406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,536.57x = 12,496,491,989.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,496,491,989.65/179,536.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,604.16

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