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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,676, 269,512.92 and 46,555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,676, 269,512.92 and 46,555.92 is: 69,833.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,676 : 269,512.92 = 46,555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,676/269,512.92 = 46,555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,676x = 269,512.92 × 46,555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,676x = 12,547,421,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,547,421,942.49/179,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,833.60

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