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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,994.65, 269,988.32 and 46,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,994.65, 269,988.32 and 46,871.96 is: 70,306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,994.65 : 269,988.32 = 46,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,994.65/269,988.32 = 46,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,994.65x = 269,988.32 × 46,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,994.65x = 12,654,881,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,654,881,735.51/179,994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,306.99

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