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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,551.88, 269,327.82 and 46,445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,551.88, 269,327.82 and 46,445.59 is: 69,668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,551.88 : 269,327.82 = 46,445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,551.88/269,327.82 = 46,445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,551.88x = 269,327.82 × 46,445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,551.88x = 12,509,089,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,509,089,503.31/179,551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,668.39

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