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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,663.88, 269,496.63 and 46,534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,663.88, 269,496.63 and 46,534.74 is: 69,802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,663.88 : 269,496.63 = 46,534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,663.88/269,496.63 = 46,534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,663.88x = 269,496.63 × 46,534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,663.88x = 12,540,955,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,540,955,607.93/179,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,802.32

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