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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,476.34, 174,611.08 and 45,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,476.34, 174,611.08 and 45,382.50 is: 68,033.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,476.34 : 174,611.08 = 45,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,476.34/174,611.08 = 45,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,476.34x = 174,611.08 × 45,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,476.34x = 7,924,287,338.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924,287,338.10/116,476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,033.45

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