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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,841.23, 175,316.35 and 45,745.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,841.23, 175,316.35 and 45,745.43 is: 68,639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,841.23 : 175,316.35 = 45,745.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,841.23/175,316.35 = 45,745.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,841.23x = 175,316.35 × 45,745.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,841.23x = 8,019,921,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019,921,478.48/116,841.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,639.48

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