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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,114.72, 169,671.36 and 30,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,114.72, 169,671.36 and 30,008 is: 45,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,114.72 : 169,671.36 = 30,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,114.72/169,671.36 = 30,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,114.72x = 169,671.36 × 30,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,114.72x = 5,091,498,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,498,170.88/113,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,011.81

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