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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,967.70, 174,009.15 and 45,849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,967.70, 174,009.15 and 45,849.30 is: 68,796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,967.70 : 174,009.15 = 45,849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,967.70/174,009.15 = 45,849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,967.70x = 174,009.15 × 45,849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,967.70x = 7,978,197,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978,197,721.10/115,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,796.72

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