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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,780.96, 269,669.28 and 46,649.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,780.96, 269,669.28 and 46,649.36 is: 69,973.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,780.96 : 269,669.28 = 46,649.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,780.96/269,669.28 = 46,649.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,780.96x = 269,669.28 × 46,649.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,780.96x = 12,579,899,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,579,899,323.66/179,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,973.48

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