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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,171, 103,735.98 and 45,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75,171, 103,735.98 and 45,363 is: 62,600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75,171 : 103,735.98 = 45,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75,171/103,735.98 = 45,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75,171x = 103,735.98 × 45,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75,171x = 4,705,775,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,775,260.74/75,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,600.94

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