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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,866.84, 175,173.88 and 46,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,866.84, 175,173.88 and 46,669 is: 69,953.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,866.84 : 175,173.88 = 46,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,866.84/175,173.88 = 46,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,866.84x = 175,173.88 × 46,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,866.84x = 8,175,189,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,189,805.72/116,866.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,953.03

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