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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,822.48, 175,248.30 and 45,735.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,822.48, 175,248.30 and 45,735.94 is: 68,609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,822.48 : 175,248.30 = 45,735.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,822.48/175,248.30 = 45,735.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,822.48x = 175,248.30 × 45,735.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,822.48x = 8,015,145,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,015,145,733.90/116,822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,609.62

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