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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,244, 109,359.96 and 45,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79,244, 109,359.96 and 45,710 is: 63,081.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79,244 : 109,359.96 = 45,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79,244/109,359.96 = 45,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79,244x = 109,359.96 × 45,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79,244x = 4,998,843,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998,843,771.60/79,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,081.67

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