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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,611.02, 269,394.66 and 46,480.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,611.02, 269,394.66 and 46,480.23 is: 69,714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,611.02 : 269,394.66 = 46,480.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,611.02/269,394.66 = 46,480.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,611.02x = 269,394.66 × 46,480.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,611.02x = 12,521,525,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,521,525,757.57/179,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,714.69

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