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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,617.02, 269,403.66 and 46,486.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,617.02, 269,403.66 and 46,486.23 is: 69,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,617.02 : 269,403.66 = 46,486.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,617.02/269,403.66 = 46,486.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,617.02x = 269,403.66 × 46,486.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,617.02x = 12,523,560,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523,560,501.60/179,617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,723.68

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