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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,966.70, 174,007.65 and 45,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,966.70, 174,007.65 and 45,848.30 is: 68,795.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,966.70 : 174,007.65 = 45,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,966.70/174,007.65 = 45,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,966.70x = 174,007.65 × 45,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,966.70x = 7,977,954,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977,954,939.50/115,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,795.22

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