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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,991.54, 269,987.40 and 46,871.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,991.54, 269,987.40 and 46,871.46 is: 70,307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,991.54 : 269,987.40 = 46,871.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,991.54/269,987.40 = 46,871.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,991.54x = 269,987.40 × 46,871.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,991.54x = 12,654,703,619.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,654,703,619.60/179,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,307.21

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