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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,258.76, 174,378.42 and 46,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,258.76, 174,378.42 and 46,119.24 is: 69,175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,258.76 : 174,378.42 = 46,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,258.76/174,378.42 = 46,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,258.76x = 174,378.42 × 46,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,258.76x = 8,042,200,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,042,200,202.80/116,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,175.00

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