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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,519, 108,356.22 and 45,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78,519, 108,356.22 and 45,004.44 is: 62,106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,519 : 108,356.22 = 45,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,519/108,356.22 = 45,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,519x = 108,356.22 × 45,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,519x = 4,876,511,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,511,001.62/78,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,106.13

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