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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,977.46, 113,131 and 46,168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81,977.46, 113,131 and 46,168.70 is: 63,713.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81,977.46 : 113,131 = 46,168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81,977.46/113,131 = 46,168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81,977.46x = 113,131 × 46,168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81,977.46x = 5,223,111,199.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,111,199.70/81,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,713.99

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