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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,849.58, 175,148.01 and 46,651.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,849.58, 175,148.01 and 46,651.74 is: 69,927.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,849.58 : 175,148.01 = 46,651.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,849.58/175,148.01 = 46,651.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,849.58x = 175,148.01 × 46,651.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,849.58x = 8,170,959,424.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,170,959,424.04/116,849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,927.16

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