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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,995.41, 269,989.44 and 46,872.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,995.41, 269,989.44 and 46,872.72 is: 70,308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,995.41 : 269,989.44 = 46,872.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,995.41/269,989.44 = 46,872.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,995.41x = 269,989.44 × 46,872.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,995.41x = 12,655,139,424.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,655,139,424.08/179,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,308.12

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