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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,823.34, 173,736.72 and 45,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,823.34, 173,736.72 and 45,702 is: 68,553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,823.34 : 173,736.72 = 45,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,823.34/173,736.72 = 45,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,823.34x = 173,736.72 × 45,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,823.34x = 7,940,115,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940,115,577.44/115,823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,553.67

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