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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,741.38, 269,618.97 and 46,618.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,741.38, 269,618.97 and 46,618.15 is: 69,929.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,741.38 : 269,618.97 = 46,618.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,741.38/269,618.97 = 46,618.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,741.38x = 269,618.97 × 46,618.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,741.38x = 12,569,137,586.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,569,137,586.31/179,741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,929.01

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