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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,845.27, 175,197.70 and 45,683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,845.27, 175,197.70 and 45,683.13 is: 68,497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,845.27 : 175,197.70 = 45,683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,845.27/175,197.70 = 45,683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,845.27x = 175,197.70 × 45,683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,845.27x = 8,003,579,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003,579,304.80/116,845.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,497.25

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