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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,972.96, 175,459.42 and 45,929.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,972.96, 175,459.42 and 45,929.08 is: 68,893.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,972.96 : 175,459.42 = 45,929.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,972.96/175,459.42 = 45,929.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,972.96x = 175,459.42 × 45,929.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,972.96x = 8,058,688,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058,688,769.36/116,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,893.60

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