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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,951.36, 175,445.96 and 45,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,951.36, 175,445.96 and 45,835.44 is: 68,760.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,951.36 : 175,445.96 = 45,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,951.36/175,445.96 = 45,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,951.36x = 175,445.96 × 45,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,951.36x = 8,041,642,772.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041,642,772.82/116,951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,760.58

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