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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,913, 175,271.06 and 46,754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,913, 175,271.06 and 46,754.04 is: 70,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,913 : 175,271.06 = 46,754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,913/175,271.06 = 46,754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,913x = 175,271.06 × 46,754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,913x = 8,194,630,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194,630,150.08/116,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,091.69

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