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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,251.76, 177,223.62 and 48,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,251.76, 177,223.62 and 48,049 is: 72,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,251.76 : 177,223.62 = 48,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,251.76/177,223.62 = 48,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,251.76x = 177,223.62 × 48,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,251.76x = 8,515,417,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515,417,717.38/118,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,010.92

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