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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,869.84, 175,178.38 and 46,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,869.84, 175,178.38 and 46,672 is: 69,957.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,869.84 : 175,178.38 = 46,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,869.84/175,178.38 = 46,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,869.84x = 175,178.38 × 46,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,869.84x = 8,175,925,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,925,351.36/116,869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,957.53

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