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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,250.72, 130,914.96 and 45,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,250.72, 130,914.96 and 45,688 is: 68,552.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,250.72 : 130,914.96 = 45,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,250.72/130,914.96 = 45,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,250.72x = 130,914.96 × 45,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,250.72x = 5,981,242,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,981,242,692.48/87,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,552.36

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