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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,996.52, 175,520.70 and 54,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,996.52, 175,520.70 and 54,633 is: 81,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,996.52 : 175,520.70 = 54,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,996.52/175,520.70 = 54,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,996.52x = 175,520.70 × 54,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,996.52x = 9,589,222,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,589,222,403.10/116,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,961.60

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