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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,055.33, 175,587.96 and 45,993.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,055.33, 175,587.96 and 45,993.34 is: 68,991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,055.33 : 175,587.96 = 45,993.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,055.33/175,587.96 = 45,993.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,055.33x = 175,587.96 × 45,993.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,055.33x = 8,075,876,744.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,075,876,744.19/117,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,991.96

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