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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,247.04, 174,278.40 and 46,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,247.04, 174,278.40 and 46,144 is: 69,179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,247.04 : 174,278.40 = 46,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,247.04/174,278.40 = 46,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,247.04x = 174,278.40 × 46,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,247.04x = 8,041,902,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041,902,489.60/116,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,179.42

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