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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,797, 108,739.86 and 45,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78,797, 108,739.86 and 45,263 is: 62,462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,797 : 108,739.86 = 45,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,797/108,739.86 = 45,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,797x = 108,739.86 × 45,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,797x = 4,921,892,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,892,283.18/78,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,462.94

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