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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,969, 167,963.22 and 28,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,969, 167,963.22 and 28,863 is: 43,297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,969 : 167,963.22 = 28,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,969/167,963.22 = 28,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,969x = 167,963.22 × 28,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,969x = 4,847,922,418.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,922,418.86/111,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,297.01

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