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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,991.65, 269,983.82 and 46,868.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,991.65, 269,983.82 and 46,868.96 is: 70,302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,991.65 : 269,983.82 = 46,868.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,991.65/269,983.82 = 46,868.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,991.65x = 269,983.82 × 46,868.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,991.65x = 12,653,859,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,653,859,627.48/179,991.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,302.48

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