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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,738.36, 176,611.59 and 46,674.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,738.36, 176,611.59 and 46,674.43 is: 70,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,738.36 : 176,611.59 = 46,674.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,738.36/176,611.59 = 46,674.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,738.36x = 176,611.59 × 46,674.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,738.36x = 8,243,244,853.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,243,244,853.11/117,738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,013.25

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