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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,818.54, 175,242.38 and 45,731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,818.54, 175,242.38 and 45,731.99 is: 68,603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,818.54 : 175,242.38 = 45,731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,818.54/175,242.38 = 45,731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,818.54x = 175,242.38 × 45,731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,818.54x = 8,014,182,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,182,769.74/116,818.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,603.69

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