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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,417.76, 119,256.52 and 46,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,417.76, 119,256.52 and 46,673.76 is: 64,409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,417.76 : 119,256.52 = 46,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,417.76/119,256.52 = 46,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,417.76x = 119,256.52 × 46,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,417.76x = 5,566,150,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,566,150,192.92/86,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,409.79

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