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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,802.81, 269,709.08 and 46,680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,802.81, 269,709.08 and 46,680.12 is: 70,021.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,802.81 : 269,709.08 = 46,680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,802.81/269,709.08 = 46,680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,802.81x = 269,709.08 × 46,680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,802.81x = 12,590,051,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590,051,986.09/179,802.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,021.44

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