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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,550.88, 269,326.32 and 46,444.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,550.88, 269,326.32 and 46,444.59 is: 69,666.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,550.88 : 269,326.32 = 46,444.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,550.88/269,326.32 = 46,444.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,550.88x = 269,326.32 × 46,444.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,550.88x = 12,508,750,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,508,750,334.44/179,550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,666.89

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