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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,262, 114,901.65 and 45,536.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,262, 114,901.65 and 45,536.34 is: 62,840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,262 : 114,901.65 = 45,536.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,262/114,901.65 = 45,536.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,262x = 114,901.65 × 45,536.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,262x = 5,232,200,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,200,600.96/83,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,840.20

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