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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,996.90, 269,991.70 and 46,874.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,996.90, 269,991.70 and 46,874.21 is: 70,310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,996.90 : 269,991.70 = 46,874.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,996.90/269,991.70 = 46,874.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,996.90x = 269,991.70 × 46,874.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,996.90x = 12,655,646,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,655,646,176.91/179,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,310.36

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