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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,741.13, 269,618.58 and 46,617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,741.13, 269,618.58 and 46,617.90 is: 69,928.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,741.13 : 269,618.58 = 46,617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,741.13/269,618.58 = 46,617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,741.13x = 269,618.58 × 46,617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,741.13x = 12,569,052,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,569,052,000.58/179,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,928.64

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