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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,904, 115,787.50 and 46,178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,904, 115,787.50 and 46,178.24 is: 63,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,904 : 115,787.50 = 46,178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,904/115,787.50 = 46,178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,904x = 115,787.50 × 46,178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,904x = 5,346,862,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,862,964/83,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,725.96

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