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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,539.83, 269,318.99 and 46,421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,539.83, 269,318.99 and 46,421.24 is: 69,634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,539.83 : 269,318.99 = 46,421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,539.83/269,318.99 = 46,421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,539.83x = 269,318.99 × 46,421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,539.83x = 12,502,121,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,502,121,181.16/179,539.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,634.25

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