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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,821.02, 175,298.08 and 45,749.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,821.02, 175,298.08 and 45,749.46 is: 68,650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,821.02 : 175,298.08 = 45,749.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,821.02/175,298.08 = 45,749.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,821.02x = 175,298.08 × 45,749.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,821.02x = 8,019,792,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019,792,499.04/116,821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,650.25

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