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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,863, 115,730.94 and 46,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,863, 115,730.94 and 46,136.44 is: 63,668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,863 : 115,730.94 = 46,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,863/115,730.94 = 46,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,863x = 115,730.94 × 46,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,863x = 5,339,413,569.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,339,413,569.45/83,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,668.29

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