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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,141.89, 174,220.94 and 46,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,141.89, 174,220.94 and 46,021 is: 69,034.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,141.89 : 174,220.94 = 46,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,141.89/174,220.94 = 46,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,141.89x = 174,220.94 × 46,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,141.89x = 8,017,821,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,017,821,879.74/116,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,034.71

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