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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,572, 156,769.80 and 45,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104,572, 156,769.80 and 45,363.08 is: 68,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,572 : 156,769.80 = 45,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,572/156,769.80 = 45,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,572x = 156,769.80 × 45,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,572x = 7,111,560,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,111,560,978.98/104,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,006.36

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