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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,249.04, 174,281.40 and 46,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,249.04, 174,281.40 and 46,146 is: 69,182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,249.04 : 174,281.40 = 46,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,249.04/174,281.40 = 46,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,249.04x = 174,281.40 × 46,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,249.04x = 8,042,389,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,042,389,484.40/116,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,182.42

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