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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,778.46, 269,665.52 and 46,646.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,778.46, 269,665.52 and 46,646.86 is: 69,969.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,778.46 : 269,665.52 = 46,646.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,778.46/269,665.52 = 46,646.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,778.46x = 269,665.52 × 46,646.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,778.46x = 12,579,049,758.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,579,049,758.27/179,778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,969.73

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