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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,905.60, 115,358.40 and 46,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,905.60, 115,358.40 and 46,838.40 is: 70,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,905.60 : 115,358.40 = 46,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,905.60/115,358.40 = 46,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,905.60x = 115,358.40 × 46,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,905.60x = 5,403,202,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,403,202,882.56/76,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,257.60

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