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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,870.51, 269,806.58 and 46,741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,870.51, 269,806.58 and 46,741.34 is: 70,112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,870.51 : 269,806.58 = 46,741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,870.51/269,806.58 = 46,741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,870.51x = 269,806.58 × 46,741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,870.51x = 12,611,119,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,611,119,507.28/179,870.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,112.21

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