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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,059.48, 270,089.34 and 46,939.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,059.48, 270,089.34 and 46,939.40 is: 70,409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,059.48 : 270,089.34 = 46,939.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,059.48/270,089.34 = 46,939.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,059.48x = 270,089.34 × 46,939.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,059.48x = 12,677,831,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,677,831,566.00/180,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,409.13

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