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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,451, 119,302.38 and 46,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,451, 119,302.38 and 46,707 is: 64,455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,451 : 119,302.38 = 46,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,451/119,302.38 = 46,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,451x = 119,302.38 × 46,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,451x = 5,572,256,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,256,262.66/86,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,455.66

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