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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,758.78, 175,204.77 and 45,687.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,758.78, 175,204.77 and 45,687.21 is: 68,556.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,758.78 : 175,204.77 = 45,687.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,758.78/175,204.77 = 45,687.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,758.78x = 175,204.77 × 45,687.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,758.78x = 8,004,617,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,004,617,119.99/116,758.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,556.88

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